Sexually Transmitted Infections Project

Name: ______

Period: ______

Sexually Transmitted Infections Project

Mastery Objectives: As a result of our time together in the media center, you will be able to . . .

1. Research thirteen STIs to discover the causes, symptoms and treatment to complete the STI chart and to answer summary questions and find pictures for at least six of the STI's.

2. Find and use websites that provide medical, health-related information that you will be able to use in the future.

3. Evaluate websites to determine whether the health information on the site is trustworthy, accurate and reliable.

Directions:

To get started: Go to Media Center page (http://www.lrhsd.org/lhsmedia)

àClick on CLASS PROJECTS

àFind SCHNEPF - STI Project

àOpen the following:

" stiproject_summarysheet.docx" and save it to your H-Drive.

REMINDER: You are only using reliable and credible health websites

a. Remember some of the good sites from the Evaluating Websites Project

b. Properly cite all sites (use http://www.easybib.com)

1. Using credible and reliable health websites, research the following and complete the CHART.

2. After you complete the chart, open the SUMMARY SHEET and complete these three tasks:

(a) Answer the summary questions fully.

(b) Cite at least 3 credible and reliable websites you used for your project. Provide the full and complete citation using easybib.com.

(c) Find and cite at least 6 pictures of STI's.

Sexually Transmitted Infections Project Chart

Sexually Transmitted Infection / Curable
(yes or no) / Symptoms
(if specific to only men or only women, write W or M next to it) / Treatment / Long term effects or complications
(if specific to only men or women, write W or M )
VIRAL
Herpes
Simplex 2 / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
HPV / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Hepatitis A / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Hepatitis B / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
BACTERIAL
Syphillis / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Gonorrhea / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Chlamydia / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Urinary Tract Infection / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Bacterial Vaginosis / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Parasitic/
Fungal
Yeast Infection / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Trichonomiasis / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Pubic Lice / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)
Scabies / Curable?
__Yes
__No / __”silent”/ no signs– symptoms are not readily visible
__burning during urination/abnormal discharge
__rash/ sore/mark on skin
__fever/ flu-like symptoms
__symptoms appear in stages
Other? (please list) / __ Doctor visit/ Prescription drugs needed
__ Over the Counter Medication (OTC)
__ Anti-viral medication
__ Follow-up needed with doctor
__ Vaccine available
Other details of treatment(s):
Specific Preventive Treatments (if applicable): / __ sterility / infertility
__PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
__ epididymitis
__problems with pregnancy
__ Babies may acquire infection
__ Prematurity/Low Birth Weight
__ Damage to internal organs
__ Risk of cancer
__death
Other? (please list)