HPV Prevention

What is HPV? HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD). HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes). HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening. Signs and Symptoms Transmission Genital Warts are spread by: Complications If left untreated, Genital Warts can: Some virus strains lead to abnormal Pap tests and increased risk of cervical cancer, but these strains do not cause visible warts. Sexually

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What is Syndemic Training? Syndemic training is a comprehensive approach to testing.  It allows individuals an opportunity to learn their HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) status through testing.  Syndemic approaches can be provided through stand-alone clinics or offered through community-based settings.  It is designed to motivate individuals to not only know their status but encourage others to do the same.  It also explores options for changing behaviors to prevent the acquisition and transmission of these diseases, reduce anxiety over a possible infection, facilitate safe conversations, future planning, and improve access to prevention and care services. To become certified tester and counselor, a candidate must: ​2026 Training Schedule:​

What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. Syphilis is divided into stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary), and there are different signs and symptoms associated with each stage. Signs and Symptoms 1st stage (primary syphilis) 2nd stage (secondary syphilis) Latent stage Transmission Syphilis is spread by: Complications If left untreated, syphilis can: During pregnancy, syphilis may cause: Prevention Testing and Treatment NOTE: A person can be re-infected after treatment. Resources Contact Information STD Prevention4815 W. Markham St., Slot 33Little Rock, AR 72205Phone: 501-661-2408Fax: [email protected]

What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system, making it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb). Signs and Symptoms For women: For men: Transmission Chlamydia is spread by: Complications If left untreated, chlamydia can: During pregnancy, chlamydia infection: Prevention Testing and Treatment NOTE: A person can be re-infected after treatment. STD Treatment Guidelines: CDC Guidelines for treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is

What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. Signs and Symptoms Transmission Genital herpes is spread by: Herpes can also be spread from one area of the body to another via contact with or touching an infected area. Viral shedding may occur in the absence of blisters, so transmission is possible when lesions are absent. Most transmission occurs in the absence of sores. Complications Genital herpes can: Genital herpes and pregnancy Prevention Testing and Treatment Contact Information STD Prevention4815 W. Markham St., Slot 33Little Rock, AR 72205Phone: 501-661-2408Fax: [email protected]

What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years. Signs and Symptoms For women: For men: Transmission Gonorrhea is spread by: Complications If left untreated, gonorrhea can: During pregnancy, gonorrhea infection: Prevention Testing and Treatment Get a test from a medical provider if the infection is suspected. Gonorrhea can be cured using medication prescribed by a medical provider. NOTE: A person can be re-infected after treatment. Guidelines for treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually

STD Prevention Program The mission of the Arkansas Department of Health’s STD Prevention program is to significantly reduce and prevent sexually transmitted diseases and infections in the state of Arkansas. Program Goals The goals of the STD Prevention Program are to: Program Activities The STD Prevention and Surveillance Program is responsible for collecting STD data and monitoring the reporting of labs and health care providers in the state of Arkansas. All diseases below are reportable except for: Bacterial Vaginosis, Genital Herpes, and HPV. Information for Health Care Providers STD Testing Information STD testing (screening) for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV is available at all local health departments in Arkansas at no cost to

The Arkansas Department of Health emphasizes a preventative approach to Infectious Diseases in efforts to prevent, reduce, and eventually eliminate illness and deaths due to HIV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). ADH strives to ensure that an up-to-date continuum of care services is available to all HIV-infected persons living in Arkansas. ADH Infectious Disease Approach Mission The Arkansas Department of Health and community partners seek to protect the health of the public and all Arkansans in the mission to reduce and eliminate Infectious Diseases. ADH and community partners provide continuous efforts to prevent, treat, and provide access to quality care, as well as control and monitor the

Project Description: The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is an active participant in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS). Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NEDSS is a system to improve the public health monitoring of diseases. Although a complex system, NEDSS is simply a set of specifications about software, computers, databases, and data and an Internet framework that allows users (e.g., laboratories, county health units) to report communicable diseases to the ADH more efficiently. With NEDSS, users can quickly discover facts about diseases in Arkansas as they occur and can analyze those facts in detail. NEDSS will allow public health professionals to rapidly recognize