STDs

1. What are STDs

1.1. Infections spread from person to person through sexual contact

1.2. are asymptomatic which means that the individuals show no symptoms

2. The STD Epidemic

2.1. STD's go untreated because...

2.1.1. Embarrasment or fear.

2.1.2. Lack of symptoms.

2.1.3. Misinformation.

2.1.4. Notification of policies.

3. Common STDs

3.1. Genital HPV Infections

3.1.1. caused by human papillomavirus

3.2. Chlamydia

3.2.1. bacterial infection that affects reproductive organs

3.3. Genital Herpes

3.3.1. caused by herpes simplex virus

3.4. Gonorrhea

3.4.1. bacterial STD that usually affects mucous membranes

3.5. Trichomoniasis

3.5.1. caused by a microscopic protozoan

3.6. Syphilis

3.6.1. an infection caused by a small bacterium called a spirochete