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Understanding STIs: Prevalence, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Milwaukee

This fact sheet highlights the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Milwaukee, with a significant spike in cases among individuals over the age of 14. Learn about the most common STIs, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, and HIV. Key symptoms, transmission methods, and treatment options are discussed, along with essential prevention strategies such as abstinence and the importance of testing partners. Protect yourself and your loved ones by being informed and proactive about sexual health.

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Understanding STIs: Prevalence, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Milwaukee

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  1. Sexually Transmitted Infections STI’s - STD’s - HIV

  2. STI fact sheet • A majority of certain STI’s are contracted in the city of Milwaukee • There is a huge jump in STI cases after the age of 14 • Almost all cases of reported Gonorrhea in Milw. Co. are in the City of Milwaukee • There are more than 3 times the cases of Chlamydia than Gonorrhea • 75% of men and 50% of women with Chlamydia have no symptoms (asymptomatic)

  3. Chlamydia • Most frequently reported STD in the United States

  4. Chlamydia • Transmission • Oral sex • Anal sex • Vaginal sex • Symptoms • “silent disease” • Often no symptoms • Women- vaginal discharge, burning sensation when urinating

  5. Chlamydia • Treatment • Antibiotics • All sex partners should be tested and treated • Abstain from sex during treatment • Re-test three months after treatment

  6. Chlamydia • Prevention • Abstinence • Monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected • Make sure partner is tested • Condoms

  7. Gonorrhea • Very common STD

  8. Gonorrhea • Transmission • Contact with the penis, vagina, mouth or anus • Symptoms • May not have symptoms (asymptomatic) • Burning while urinating, white, yellow, or green discharge, painful or swollen testicles

  9. Gonorrhea • Treatment • Antibiotics • Some drug-resistant strains are increasing in areas of the world • All sex partners should be tested and treated • Abstain from sex during treatment

  10. Gonorrhea • Prevention • Abstinence • Monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected • Make sure partner is tested • Condoms

  11. Syphilis • Called “the great imitator”

  12. Syphilis • Transmission • Direct contact with a syphilis sore • Sores occur mainly on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum, can also occur on the lips and in the mouth • Symptoms • May not have symptoms for years

  13. Syphilis • Treatment • Easy to cure in early stages • Antibiotic • All sex partners should be tested and treated • Abstain from sex during treatment

  14. Syphilis • Prevention • Abstinence • Monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected • Make sure partner is tested • Condoms

  15. Herpes • Common disease, not curable

  16. Herpes • Transmission • Occurs during sexual contact • Oral - genital contact, or genital - genital contact • Can be transmitted by contact with or without a sore • Symptoms • Outbreak, flu-like symptoms, recurrent painful genital sores

  17. Herpes • Treatment • No treatment that can cure herpes • Antiviral medications can shorten and prevent outbreaks

  18. Herpes • Prevention • Abstinence • Monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected • Make sure partner is tested • Condoms

  19. HIV • Human Immunodeficiency Virus - damages the immune system, can lead to AIDS

  20. HIV • Transmission • Through contact with infected body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk • Through sexual contact, sharing needles, or sharing syringes, sharing razors, sharing toothbrushes • NOT transmitted by shaking hands, social kissing, coughing, sneezing, swimming, bathrooms, or eating utensils

  21. HIV • Symptoms • Flu-like symptoms • Some symptoms do not show for years • Immune system weakens

  22. HIV • Treatment • Persons infected will remain contagious for their entire life • Several antiviral medications to slow progression

  23. HIV • Prevention • Abstinence • Monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected • Make sure partner is tested • Condoms • DO NOT share needles • Use clean needles

  24. Can be spread from mother to baby • Any genital symptoms such as unusual sore, discharge with odor, burning during urination, bleeding between menstrual cycles could mean an infection • Stop having sex and consult a health care provider immediately • GET TESTED!

  25. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Can Be Anywhere

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