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The document provides an overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including their types (bacterial, parasitic, viral), modes of transmission, symptoms, and prevention methods. It emphasizes the importance of testing, treatment options, and the concept of abstinence as a means to prevent STIs and unintended pregnancies. Additionally, it highlights the need for communication and informed decision-making regarding sexual health.

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The document provides an overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including their types (bacterial, parasitic, viral), modes of transmission, symptoms, and prevention methods. It emphasizes the importance of testing, treatment options, and the concept of abstinence as a means to prevent STIs and unintended pregnancies. Additionally, it highlights the need for communication and informed decision-making regarding sexual health.

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What does

STI
stand for?
Sexually Transmitted
Infection (STI)
 Most STIs have no symptoms
 A person can have an STI and not know it

Why would you be at greater risk of getting an STI that


doesn't cause any symptoms?
Optional
activity:
STI True and
False
How can someone
 Vaginal sex
get an STI?
 Anal sex
 Oral sex
 Transmission from mother to baby during
childbirth
 Skin to Skin contact
 Sharing equipment
 Exchange of bodily fluids
There are
3 types of STIs
Bacterial
Parasitic
Viral
Bacterial STIs
Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Syphilis
Chlamydia
• Among the most common bacterial STIs in the world
• Passed by having unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex
• Condoms can help prevent the spread of chlamydia during
vaginal/anal sex
• Condoms or dental dams can be used for protection during
oral sex
Chlamydia
• Most people have no symptoms
• The infection can be cured with a single dose of antibiotics
• A person can get the infection again, so their partners
should also be tested

Remember chlamydia is CURABLE!


Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
• Sexually transmitted bacterial infection
• Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex
• Condoms can help prevent the spread of gonorrhea during
vaginal or anal sex
• Condoms or dental dams can be used for protection during
oral sex
Gonorrhea
• Most people have no symptoms
• The infection can be cured with antibiotics
• A person can get the infection again, so their partners
should also be tested

Remember gonorrhea is CURABLE!


Gonorrhea
Syphilis
• Rare sexually transmitted bacterial infection
• Can cause serious damage to the body if not cured, including
death
• Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex
• Condoms can help prevent the spread of syphilis during
vaginal or anal sex
• Condoms or dental dams can be used for protection during
oral sex
Syphilis
• Syphilis produces a wide range of
symptoms that are often confused
with other illnesses
• Some people have no symptoms at all
• The infection can be cured antibiotics
• A person can get the infection again,
so their partners should also be tested

Remember syphilis is CURABLE!


Syphilis
Parasitic STIs
Pubic lice

Scabies

Trichomoniasis
Pubic lice

The lice attach their eggs to the


pubic hair and feed on human
blood
Trichomoniasis

Caused by a parasite that is usually


sexually transmitted, but it can survive
24 hours on wet towels and bathing suits
Scabies

Caused by the itch mite. It burrows just under


the skin and lays eggs. The scabies mite can
live for 2-4 days away from the human body; it
can be transmitted without sexual contact.
How to prevent parasitic
STIs
Trichomoniasis
•Condoms will help prevent the
spread
Pubic lice and Scabies
•Avoid sharing towels and clothing
that have not been washed
•When trying on bathing suits or
underwear in the store always wear
something underneath
Signs and symptoms of a parasitic
STI
Intense itchiness
Reddish rash
Pain during sex or urination
Vaginal discharge

How are parasitic STIs treated?


Shampoo – special shampoo to kill lice or
scabies
Lotion - special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
Ointment- special shampoo to kill lice or
scabies
Antibiotic – used to treat trich
Viral STIs
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Herpes

Hepatitis

HIV / AIDS
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
 Very contagious virus
 Some people never get symptoms
 HPV is spread through skin to skin
contact , oral, anal and vaginal sex
with an infected partner
 Some types cause genital warts
and other types can cause cancer
of the cervix
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Treatment
Treatments remove the warts but does not
remove the virus from the blood
Most warts will clear over time
There is no cure for HPV

There is a vaccine to prevent HPV available


for students in grade 7
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Genital Herpes
 Caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
 Spread through skin to skin contact and
oral, anal and vaginal sex
 Some people with herpes never develop
sores, but are still contagious and may
spread it to others without knowing
 People who have an initial outbreak can
have more outbreaks throughout the rest
of their life
Remember herpes is not CURABLE. It is
TREATABLE!
Genital Herpes
Hepatitis

 Hepatitis is a virus that affects your liver


 It can cause permanent liver disease and cancer of the liver
 Hepatitis A & B can be prevented by vaccines
 There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C

Remember hepatitis is not CURABLE!


How is Hepatitis
transmitted
 Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal oral route
 Hep B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids
 Hep C is transmitted mostly through blood but also through
bodily fluids
How can someone
lower their chances of
getting Hepatitis B
Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B (available for students in
and

grade 7)
C?
Practice safer sex
 Do not share instruments used in body-piercing, tattooing or
hair removal
 Do not share personal items such as toothbrushes, razors
and needles
Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV) and Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS)
HIV and AIDS
 HIV is the initial infection
 AIDS is the advanced stage of the disease
 Over a period of time, the virus attacks
and damages the body’s immune and
nervous system
How is HIV/AIDS spread?
 The virus is spread through bodily fluids
 Decrease risk with condom use
 There is no cure for HIV infection
 Once infected, you have HIV for life
STI Testing
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
•Urine test for males and females
•If symptoms present, swabs may be done

Trichomoniasis
•Diagnosed by taking a sample of vaginal discharge
STI Testing
Genital warts (HPV)
•Diagnosed by visual examination
Herpes
•Usually diagnosed by sight, and by history
•A swab of the lesion can be taken to confirm virus
Hepatitis B, C, Syphilis and HIV
•Diagnosed by blood tests
Where can someone go for
STI testing and treatment?
Family Doctor/Nurse Practitioner
Walk-In Clinic
Health Unit – STI and Birth Control clinic
What is the only 100 %
effective way of
preventing STIs and
pregnancy?
What does abstinence

mean?
Abstinence means to not do something
 Sexual abstinence means to abstain from different levels of
sexual activity
 Possible choices for sexual abstinence between two people
could be:
• Avoiding vaginal and anal intercourse
• Avoiding oral-genital contact
• Avoiding genital contact
Preventing STIs and
pregnancy
 Delay sexual activity until you are older

 If you choose to be sexually active, use protective barriers


(condoms, dental dams) and birth control
What are some reasons to
not engage in sexual
activity?

Should I have
sex?
Sexual health and
decision making
 Concept of consent
 Communication in a relationship
Summary
Keep informed about STIs and how to protect yourself

Talk to a parent, teacher, or a trusted adult


QUESTIONS?

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