1 Sexually Transmitted DiseasesSome may be treated, some may be cured, but some you will contract for life…..
2 79 million infected with HPV (genital warts) 2014,United States 1.4 million cases of chlamydia………..65% are in people under 25 350,000 cases of gonorrhea…………….53% are in people under 25 20,000 cases of syphilis 776,000 herpes cases 79 million infected with HPV (genital warts) 3.7 million infected with Trichomoniasis 30% will know and have symptoms 6% increase of infections from years past
3 Pathogens…..Transmitted through semen, blood, vaginal secretions and even saliva for bacterial infections! Bacterial ¡Gonorrhea ¡Chlamydia ¡Syphilis Parasitic ¡Trichomoniasis (has a recognizable odor) Viral ¡HPV (genital warts) ¡Herpes ¡HIV
4 Treatable/Curable ¡Treatable ONLY, you contract, you have it for life.¢HIV ¢HPV (genital warts) ¢Herpes ¡Curable, with minimum to no reproductive damage. ¢Gonorrhea ¢Chlamydia ¢Trichomoniasis ¢Pubic Lice
5 Prevention Abstinence is the only behavior to guarantee not contracting any sexually transmitted disease. Latex condoms greatly increase protection but are not 100% guaranteed. Being vaginally, orally, and/or anally sexually active puts you at risk for all of these diseases! Multiple sex partners GREATLY increases chances of contracting and spreading an STD. Not all can easily be identified and many people infected do not even know and they go on infecting others! Knowing your status is important and getting tested can be vital to your health! Remember, if you choose to be sexually active, your at risk for any/all of these infections.