STIs

• What is the causative organism of Chlamydia?

  Bacteria
• How does Chlamydia reproduce?

  It can only reproduce inside living human cells
• How is Chlamydia transmitted?

  Through unprotected vaginal or anal sex
• What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in males?

  Yellow mucus discharge from the penis and burning sensation when peeing
• What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in females?

  Pelvic inflammatory disease
• What are the long-term effects of Chlamydia in males?

  Epididymitis and infertility
• What are the long-term effects of Chlamydia in females?

  Scar tissue blocking uterine tubes and infertility
• What are the prevention methods for Chlamydia?

  Abstinence and practicing safe sex using a mechanical barrier
• What tests are used for Chlamydia?

  Urine or swab tests
• What is the treatment for Chlamydia?

  Antibiotics
• What is the causative organism of Gonorrhoea?

  Bacteria
• How is Gonorrhoea transmitted?

  Through contact with mucous membranes and oral sex
• What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea in males?

  Yellow discharge from the penis
• What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea in females?


  Infection of cervix/urethra and yellow discharge
• What are the long-term effects of Gonorrhoea in males?

  Sterility (infertility) and arthritis
• What are the long-term effects of Gonorrhoea in females?

  Oviducts block, infertility, throat infection, and can be passed to children during childbirth
• What are the prevention methods for Gonorrhoea?


  Abstinence and practicing safe sex using a mechanical barrier, including oral sex
• What tests are used for Gonorrhoea?

  Urine or swab tests
• What is the treatment for Gonorrhoea?


  Antibiotics
• What is the causative organism of Syphilis?

  Bacteria
• How is Syphilis transmitted?

  Through direct sexual contact
• What are the stages of Syphilis?


  Primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages
• What are the symptoms of the primary stage of Syphilis?

  Small sores (chancres) where bacteria enter
• What are the symptoms of the secondary stage of Syphilis?

  Persistent rashes and highly infectious stage
• What happens in the latent stage of Syphilis?

  Symptoms go away
• What are the symptoms of the tertiary stage of Syphilis?

  Very severe symptoms such as heart disease and insanity
• What are the prevention methods for Syphilis?

  Abstinence and practicing safe sex
• What is the treatment for Syphilis?

  Antibiotics for all stages and surgery may be required in later stages
• What is the causative organism of Genital Herpes?

  Virus (HSV1 & HSV2)
• How is Genital Herpes transmitted?

  Through skin-to-skin contact (genital, oral, anal sex)
• What are the symptoms of Genital Herpes?

  Cold sores on lips (HSVI) and blisters on genital organs (HSV2)
• What happens during the first episode of Genital Herpes?

  It is the most severe and can also have flu-like symptoms
• What is the long-term effect of Genital Herpes?

  The virus remains in the nervous system for life and can re-infect skin or mucous membranes
• What are the prevention methods for Genital Herpes?

  Abstinence and practicing safe sex
• What is the treatment for Genital Herpes?


  No cure, but antiviral medication can minimize severity and length of 'attack'
• What is the causative organism of Genital Warts?

  Virus (HPV)
• What are the symptoms of Genital Warts?


  Warts on the genital area, vagina, cervix, penis, or throat
• What is the long-term effect of Genital Warts?

  A newborn can be infected during passage through the birth canal
• What are the prevention methods for Genital Warts?

  Abstinence and practicing safe sex
• What is the treatment for Genital Warts?

  No cure, but warts can be removed