The document discusses yeast infections, toxic shock syndrome, and trichomoniasis. Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of yeast and affect most women at some point. Toxic shock syndrome is a life-threatening infection associated with tampon use, though it can also affect others. Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite that can be transmitted sexually or through disturbance of the vaginal balance. The document provides information on symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of these conditions.

1. Yeast Infections, Toxic shock,Yeast Infections, Toxic shock,
and Trich (Trichomoniasis)and Trich (Trichomoniasis)
Garret ShortGarret Short
Mr. HolleyMr. Holley
H.I. 3 periodH.I. 3 period
November 12, 2010November 12, 2010

2. What are they?What are they?
Yeast infection is a very common and according to the CDC close to 80Yeast infection is a very common and according to the CDC close to 80
percent of all women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least oncepercent of all women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once
in their lives.in their lives.
It is caused by a tiny, single-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalisIt is caused by a tiny, single-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis..
““Toxic shock syndrome, an overwhelming and potentially life-threateningToxic shock syndrome, an overwhelming and potentially life-threatening
infection, is most commonly known for its association with tampon use ininfection, is most commonly known for its association with tampon use in
young women. Although this is still the most commonly affected population,young women. Although this is still the most commonly affected population,
toxic shock syndrome can affect nonmenstruating women and men astoxic shock syndrome can affect nonmenstruating women and men as
well.”(Seymann)well.”(Seymann)

3. What are the symptomsWhat are the symptoms
The yeast begins to multiplyThe yeast begins to multiply
It can be transferred by sexual contact and or aIt can be transferred by sexual contact and or a
disturbance in the balance of the vagina.disturbance in the balance of the vagina.

4. How do you get it?How do you get it?
They happen when something disrupts itsThey happen when something disrupts its
habitat like (Birth control devices Doucheshabitat like (Birth control devices Douches
Some tampons Vaginal medicationsSome tampons Vaginal medications
Sexual contact Sexually transmittedSexual contact Sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) StressSmoking)or whendiseases (STDs) StressSmoking)or when
a tampon is left in to long.a tampon is left in to long.

5. How do you prevent it?How do you prevent it?
You take out the tampon earlyYou take out the tampon early

6. How do you treat it?How do you treat it?
Yeast infection is common and can easilyYeast infection is common and can easily
be treatedbe treated
Trich can easily be cured too.Trich can easily be cured too.
Toxic shockis harder tocure than the otherToxic shockis harder tocure than the other
two.two.

7. JournalJournal
What do you know about your assignedWhat do you know about your assigned
STD’s and STD’s in generalSTD’s and STD’s in general
I know that toxic shock is when a womenI know that toxic shock is when a women
leaves a tampon in too long. It can killleaves a tampon in too long. It can kill
them. I also know that some are deadly. Ithem. I also know that some are deadly. I
also know some will eventually go away. Ialso know some will eventually go away. I
really do not want to get STD’s becausereally do not want to get STD’s because
some can kill me and others can just besome can kill me and others can just be
plain irritating.plain irritating.

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