SexuallyTransmittedInfections(STI)-HealthUnit.pptVIP

Where to go for help: Parents Health Teacher Health Unit Clinic Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner Walk-in-clinic Hospital Emergency Department Health Unit Clinics Almonte Tuesday 10:30 – 4:00 pm Smiths Falls Wednesday 10:30 – 6:00 pm Brockville Monday 1:00 – 5:00 pm Thursday 2:30 – 7:00 pm Perth Monday 10:30 – 1:00 pm Kemptville Tuesday 11:00 – 4:00 pm Gananoque Thursday 11:00 – 3:00 pm Remember… …your medical information will always remain CONFIDENTIAL! Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually TransmittedInfections (STIs) Overview Definition of STIs: “What are they?” Transmission: “How are they spread?” Types of infection: Bacterial (Chlamydia, LGV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis) Viral (HSV, Hepatitis B, HIV, HPV) Parasitic (Pubic lice, scabies, trichomoniasis) Prevention: “How can I protect myself?” Testing: “Where can I go for help?” Sexually Transmitted Infections Infections that are most commonly passed through sexual contact: Oral Vaginal Anal Skin-to-skin TRANSMISSION In order for transmission to occur, it is necessary to have: A body fluid with the germ in it A way of spreading the germ from one person to another BODY FLUIDS: Which one’s are considered infectious? Semen Vaginal fluid Blood Fluid in sores or blisters Saliva Tears Sweat Urine Ear wax METHODS OF TRANSMISSION:Low Risk or No Risk Abstaining Hugging Kissing Holding hands Dancing Sitting on toilets Sharing lip balm Mutual monogamy Massage Sharing forks, knives, etc. METHODS OF TRANSMISSION:High Risk Sexual Intercourse vaginal anal oral Blood-to-blood contact Sharing needles or other drug-use equipment Tattoo or body piercing Infected mother to her baby Bacterial vs. Viral STI’s Bacterial STI’s include Chlamydia, LGV, gonorrhea syphilis Can be treated and cured with antibiotics Untreated infection can cause PID, infertility, epididymitis Viral STI’s include HPV, HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis B There is NO cure Medication available to treat symptoms