STI lecture - Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs...

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
Sexually
Transmitted
Infections
(STIs)

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
Overview

Definition of STIs: “What are they?”

Transmission: “How are they spread?”
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3 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
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

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
Facts About STI’s

In the US and around the world, the
trend is clear: sexually transmitted
infections are on the rise.

Some of the highest rates are in young
people ages 15-24.
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Awareness and education is key to
staying disease free.

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
Sexually Transmitted
Infections

Infections that are most commonly
passed through sexual contact:
•
Oral
•
Vaginal
•
Anal
•
Skin-to-skin

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
BODY FLUIDS
Considered Highly
Infectious

Semen

Vaginal fluid

Blood

Breast Milk

Saliva

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
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.

Sexually Transmitted
Infections
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