AN EASY GUIDE TO THE MOST COMMON
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
DESCRIPTION
AIDS: Nature equipped you with an immune system to
fight off infection and disease. The AIDS \irus doesn't just attack
your body , it destroys that immune system so dial your body is
more prone to develop diseases like pneumonia or cancer
CHLAMYDIA: Chlamydia (an infection of the
urinary tract and/or vagina) is the most common STD in I'S
This is because it his few or no symptoms As a result, it's
possible to have the disease for some time without knowing it
GENITAL WARTS (HPV): m ~c
than 6tydifferent kinds of ticnitnl Warts are associated with the
Human Papilloma virus. (HPV). Since they can he passed on
easily, and in some cases have been linked to cancers of the
reproductive system, you should have them treated as soon as
possible. Females should have yearly Pap tests
HERPES: Herpes is a virus which infects the surface
of the skin and which can he a threat to hahics horn from infected
mothers. Although symptoms can he treated, future outbreaks can
be expected at times of stress
SYPHILIS: This disease can affect any part of your
body or your unborn child. Left untreated, it heroines a serious
disease Indeed: between 10 and 25 years after the initial infer lion
25% of all sufferers can develop paralysis, heart diseases, severe
brain damage... or even die.
GONORRHEA: left untreated, (ionorrhea r an
cause sterility In men, pelvic inflammatory disease in women, and
arthritis in both. It can also settle in the heart, brain, or spinal cord
TRICHOMONIASIS: Trichomoniasis is a
disease which causes inflammation of the vagina Although
Trichomoniasis primarily affects women, it can also be carried and
spread by men
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SYMPTOMS
Swollen glands in neck, groin or armpit. Night
sweats t 'nexplained tiredness, and/or weight
Persistent diarrhea
GENERAL
SYMPTOMS
Unusual amount, odor, or color
of discharge from penis, vagina,
or rectum.
Burning or pain
when urinating.
Bunting or itching around
vagina, tip of penis, or rectum
Skin rash or sores on or around
the sex organs or mouth.
Swollen glands
Pain in lower abdomen.
The Student Government Association
We have openings for two senate seats. We need some
body willing to make a commitment to meeting the needs
of the student body. We will fine tune your organizational,
communication, and leadershipskills (Hint: future
employers look for these qualities). Shortly, the current
senate will select one Resident Senator and one
Commuter Senator. Interested students should complete
this informational form and then submit it to:
Julian Hing, Elections Committee Chair, Box 154
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TREATMENT
Symptoms can be treated, hut to date no
cure exists for the AIDS vims itself. At the
present time, once AIDS is established, it is
100% fatal.
Chlamydia can he cured with antibiotics
from your doctor.
liven though warts can be removed by
chemicals, cryotherapy (freezing), or laser
treatment, the vims can stay with you for
life.
Prescription drags can treat the blisters,
but Herpes cannot be cured.
In iLs early stages, Syphilis can be cured
with antibiotics from your doctor. If you
think you are infected, get a blood test
immediately (this being the only accurate
way to diagnose Syphilis).
Antibiotics usually cure the disease if
diagnosed early.
Trichomoniasis is cured with prescription
drags.
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