STD's and Prevention/Treatment

Not an STD but predisposes imbalance of bacteria multiple sex partners, douching abstinence, not having multiple partners, not douching pregnant women: low birth weight, premature increases chance of HIV, other STDs like chlamidia and gonorrhea, PID

Damages repro system, can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy Not have vaginal, anal or oral sex Reduction: monogamy, condoms Test every year No symptoms or burning, discharge Repeat is common, increases chance of HIV, other STDs Medication: antibiotics

Virus Anal, vag or oral sex Fluids in sore carry virus Can spread through skin Neonatal herpes can be deadly and cause miscarriage Blisters No cure, but meds can shorten or prevent outbreaks Transfer through touch to other parts of your body, ie. eyes

Very common 15-24 Can transmit to baby during delivery Urine test or swabs Dual therapy for Chlamidia and Gonorrhea Anti microbial gonorrhea presents treatment challenge--quinolone resistant so no longer recommended Cephalosporin is recommended

Most common STD in US most people get it Can cause cervical and other cancers of vulva, vagina, penis or anus. Also genital warts VACCINATION all boys girl 11-12 Catch up vaccines through 21M and 26F HPV cervical cancer Screening only in 30+ F

Abstinence Tested beforehand Monogamy Vaccines HPV and Hep B Avoid alcohol and drugs Condom