A PowerPoint I created for use in my Year 9 Health class

1. SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS

2. WHAT ARE THEY?
Sexually transmitted
infections are those
which can
be passed on to
another person
through oral, anal or
vaginal sex. There
are many different STIs.

3. H.I.V and A.I.D.S.
The human immunodeficiency
virus causes acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome.
If you have AIDS you can’t
fight off infections. In
Australia, HIV and AIDS are
generally transmitted through
unprotected sex.

4. Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
• Flu-like symptoms
• Extreme and constant tiredness
• Fevers, chills and night sweats
• Rapid weight loss for no known reason
• Swollen lymph glands in the neck, underarm or groin
area
• White spots or unusual marks in the mouth
• Dry cough
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased appetite

5. Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Currently, there is
no cure for HIV or
AIDS. However,
drug treatments are
available that work
against HIV to postpone,
and possibly prevent,
HIV-related illnesses and
delay moving on to AIDS.
There is no treatment for
AIDS – it is a death sentence.

6. GONORRHEA
Gonorrhea is caused by
bacteria. It usually
affects the genital area,
although the throat or
anus may also be involved.
Gonorrhea affects both
men and women and is
transmitted during vaginal,
oral and anal intercourse.

7. SYMPTOMS OF
GONORRHOEA
Often there are no symptoms.
Sometimes, gonorrhoea causes:
• An unusual discharge from the vagina
• Pain while urinating or passing water.

8. Treatment of gonorrhea
It can be quickly and effectively
treated with a course of antibiotics
from your doctor. Act quickly if you
suspect you have the disease as it can
cause women to become infertile.

9. CHLAMYDIA
Chlamydia is one of the
most common sexually
transmitted diseases in
Australia, especially among
young people. It is caused
by a bacteria and it infects
the cervix in women and
the urethra in men. Sometimes
it can infect the throat and
anus of either sex.

10. SYMPTOMS OF
CHLAMYDIA
There are often no signs or symptoms. If
symptoms are present, they may include:
•An unusual vaginal discharge
•A burning sensation when urinating
•Deep pain during vaginal sex
•Vaginal bleeding after sex
•White or clear discharge from the penis

11. TREATMENT OF
CHLAMYDIA
If detected early, chlamydia can be
treated with a single dose of antibiotic.
Partners of people with chlamydia also
need to be treated as they may be
infected. If your partner is not
treated, you can get re-infected.

12. GENITAL HERPES
Genital herpes is caused by a virus. The
herpes infection is spread by skin to skin
contact and can be transmitted during
genital, oral or anal sex. Cold sores on the
mouth can cause genital infection during
oral sex.

13. SYMPTOMS OF HERPES
•Flu-like symptoms –
for example, feeling
unwell, headaches,
pains in the back and
legs.
•Small blisters around
the genitals – which
break open to form
shallow, painful sores.
These scab over and
heal after one to two
weeks.

14. Treatment of herpes
Treatment to
relieve the
discomfort may
include:
•Oral or topical
pain relief
(ointments)
•Antiviral drugs.

15. PREVENTION
The obvious way to prevent
STIs is to not have sex.
If you want to have sex,
then wear a condom.
As well as preventing a
pregnancy, it will protect
you from many of these
diseases, some of which
could kill you.

16. And remember…
If it’s
not on,
it’s not on!

17. Bibliography:
• www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
• www.stdservices.on.net/
• www.cyh.com/Default.aspx?p=1
• www.gifanimations.com
• http//members.lycos.co.uk/zizwiz/free/graphics.html
• http://www.findsounds.com/