This document summarizes information about common sexually transmitted diseases. It provides details about HIV/AIDS, including that it is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. It lists those at highest risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and describes the incubation period, diagnostic tests, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and management of HIV/AIDS. The document also briefly mentions gonorrhea at the end.

1. Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases

2. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

3. Agent: Retrovirus- Human T-Cell Lymphotrophic Virus 3 (HTLV-3) Carriers or Susceptable hosts: Males, homosexuals or bisexual Intravenous substance users Hemophiliacs and multiple transfusion recipients Sexual partners of persons with HIV Infants of HIV infected women

4. Incubation Period: Variable; development of detectable antibody is generally 1-3 months, the time from HIV infection to diagnosis has an observable range of < 1 year to 15 years or longer. Diagnostic Tests: ELISA- presumptive test Western Blot- confirmatory test

10. Management: 1. Reduce risk of infection Observe signs for opportunistic infections. Monitor vital signs with strict I/O Note secretions for changes in color, consistency and odor High calorie, high nutrient, low bulk diet, Vit. B complex and Vit. C zidovudine (Retrovir), acyclovir (Zovirax) 2. Prevent spread of disease Handwashing, even after wearing of gloves Avoid exposure to blood and body fluids Wear gloves and gowns Proper disposal of needles and IV catheters

12. 5. Prevention Monogamous relationship Avoid promiscuous sexual contact Sterilize needles, syringes and instruments used for cutting operations Screening of blood donors Rigid examination of blood and other products for transfusion Avoid oral, anal contact and swallowing contact Condoms and other protective device

13. Gonorrhea (GC, Clap, Drip)

14. Agent: Neisseria gonorrheae Mode of Transmission: Direct contact between infectious mucous membrane Mouth of one person with mucous membrane of another Contaminated fingers can pass the organism from infected mucous membranes to the eyes