This Intermediate Level course takes a look at the infectious agents that cause Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and the adverse outcomes that they cause. It will review the organisms capable of causing genital ulcers and warts, urethritis, and cervicitis, listing the signs & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It also takes a brief look at Trichomonas and vulvovaginal Candida, PID, epididymitis, and proctitis.

At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. Identify the infectious agents that cause Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
2. Recall the significance of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and the adverse outcomes that they cause.
3. List the organisms capable of causing Genital Ulcers and Warts, describing the signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatments.
4. List the organisms capable of causing Urethritis, describing the diagnosis, and treatment.
5. List the organisms capable of causing Cervicitis, describing the signs, diagnosis, and treatment.
6. Recall the agents and describe the diagnosis and treatment for Trichomonas and Vulvovaginal Candida.
7. Briefly discuss the causative STI agents for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Epididymitis, and Proctitis.
8. List several ways to prevent STIs from occurring.