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United States become infected witl
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs
each year.
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more man two-imras 01 uiese case:
occur among people younger than 25. I
is not surprising, then, that the STI
rate among college students, includinj
those at USC, is so high.
During the 1993-94 9chool year, nearb
1,100 students were treated for STDs a
the Thomson Student Health Cente:
and required more than 1,800 treatmen
visits. These numbers do not includi
students who went to private physician
or health clinics off campus for treatment
While most students realize the threa
HIV/AIDS poses to their sexual health
many are not familiar with the threat;
other STDs pose. Sexually active student;
should be concerned about HIV/AIDS
since it is the leading cause of death foi
both men and women ages 25-44
However, students should become familial
with the lesser-known STDs, since the]
are far more likely to be infected wit!
one or more of them dining their years
at USC. In addition, students shoulc
be aware that other STDs, especially
those that cause sores or lesions, car
serve as open pathways for HIV infection
The three most common STDs amon|
USC students:
1. Venereal Warts (HPV): The majority
of STD visits made to Thomson Studern
neaitn uenter are tor tne treatment o
venereal warts, caused by a virus knowr
as human papillomavirus (HPV).
This virus causes warts to grow or
the genitals. Similar to warts occurring
on other sites on the body, they art
painless growths. Some are flat, while
others have the characteristic "cauliflower'
appearance.
In 40 to 50 percent of people infected
the warts clear up by themselves
However, some cases continue to get
worse until treated. A person remains
contagious while the warts are present,
and possibly for a long time after
treatment. Venereal warts have
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3 Treatments for warts include freezing,
burning, chemical destruction or laser
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necessary to be entirely effective.
3 There is one serious complication of
3 HFV. In women, certain strains of the
virus can cause cellular changes on the
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cancer. In these cases, a woman may
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1 condition. An estimated 90% of all cervical
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2. Chlamydia: This is still considered
the most common STD in the United
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year. Approximately one-third of all
STD diagnoses at the health center are
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the symptoms may be pain, burning
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percent of men and 25 to 65 percent of
women may not have any symptoms.
' As a result, the disease is often spread
unknowingly to sex partners.
, If untreated, chlamydia can threaten
the health of both men and women. In
; men, the infection can spread to the
i prostate and epididymis, where sperm
, are stored in the testes. In women, it
can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
s (PID), a painful and serious infection
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tubes. PID is the No. 1 cause of infertility
in America today. Chlamydia is easily
treatable using antibiotics.
3. Herpes: The third most prevalent
STD on this campus is herpes.
Genital herpes is caused by a virus
that produces painful blisters at the site
of infection. The blisters generally heal
and disappear in a few weeks, but the
virus remains in the body indefinitely
and may cause periodic recurrences.
Flare-ups are frequently caused by stress
and fatigue.
While a person is highly contagious
during blister outbreaks, many people
are unaware an infected person can also
transmit the virus to a partner when
blisters are absent. Some people have
no symptoms, so they may not realize
they are infected. This underscores the
importance of condom use.
There is no cure for herpes. Once
infected, a person will remain infected
and potentially contagious for life. There
is, however, a treatment that makes the
blisters less severe and the recurrences
less frequent. The treatment costs $100$150
a month and must be continued
for long periods of time to be effective.
There is not one laboratory test that
can be done to guarantee you are free
from STDs. However, some tests are
available for individual diseases. Two
STDs, HIV and syphilis, may be detected
through a blood test. Other STDs, like
gonorrhea and chlamydia, may be detected
by analyzing a culture from a woman's
vagina and cervix or a man's urethra.
These tests are not 100% reliable.
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For herpes and venereal warts, it is
extremely difficult to detect the presence
of the virus if there are no active herpes
lesions or warts. The exception is HPV
in women, but only after they have
already exhibited cancerous changes on
a Pap Smear.
Any student concerned about possible
STD exposure should consult a medical
practitioner for further advice.
Other STDs, such as gonorrhea,
syphilis and HIV, occur on college
campuses, including USC, but less
frequently than other diseases.
Anyone who places him- or herself
at risk can contract STDs. Abstaining
from sexual activity is the most effective
STD prevention strategy. However, for
anyone who chooses to be sexually active,
correctly using a latex condom from start
to finish with each act of intercourse is
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When purchasing condoms, students
should look for the word "latex" on the
package. Latex condoms are available
in different color, shape and size
preferences, all of which are effective.
While animal membrane condoms
are effective in preventing pregnancy
because sperm are too large to pass
through the pores, they will not protect
against HIV and other STDs.
Most condom breakage is due to
incorrect usage rather than poor quality.
Common reasons for breakage include
tears from teeth or fingernails, use of
oil-based lubricants or old condoms,
exposure to heat, reuse, air left in the
tip or unrolling of the condom before it
is put on.
It is important for anyone who is
sexually active to learn how use condoms
correctly.
For more information about STDs
or making sex safer, visit the Health &
Wellness Programs Office in the basement
of the Thomson Student Health Center.
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8-Calorie Chocolate Kisses (Fat and
cholesterol free)
3 egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1C superfine sugar
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa, sifted
Preheat oven to 275 degrees
Fahrenheit. Beat egg whites in a
small bowl with an electric mixer at
a high speed until foamy. Add cream
of tartar and beat until egg whites
hold soft peaks when beaters are
lifted from mixture. Beat in sugar,
one tablespoon at a time. When all
sugar has been added and mixture
holds stiff peaks but is still glossy,
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meringue after stiff peaks are formed.)
Spoon kisses by scant teaspoonfuls,
one inch apart onto an ungreased
nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 275
degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes
or until kisses are "diy" to the touch.
Cool on a baking sheet before
removing. When completely cool,
store in a dry, airtight cookie tin.
Makes about 108 kisses.
Provided by the Virginia Egg Council
Elegant Meringue Heart
2 large egg whites, at room
temperature
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 C granulated sugar
1/4 C red currant jelly
2 C mixed strawberries, cantaloupe,
honeydew, and seedless grapes
1/2 C whipped cream cheese
Mint sprigs
Heat oven to 275 degrees
Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with
aluminum foil. Draw the outline of
a heart seven inches across on foil.
In a small deep bowl, beat egg
whites and cream of tartar with
electric mixer at medium speed until
soft neaks form.
With mixer at high speed, add
sugar, two tablespoons at a time,
beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon
or pipe over heart outline on foil,
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Melt currant jelly over low heat
and let cool to room temperature.
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Spoon fruit into center of
meringue. Spoon cream cheese
mixture over fruit or serve separately.
Garnish with mint sprigs. Makes 2
servings.
Provided by Connie Welcb, R.D., for
Cerenex Pharmaceuticals
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 C pitted dates
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 C granulated sugar
1C all-purpose flour
dash of salt
non-fat cooking spray
1/2 C water
1/3 C brown sugar, packed
1 egg white
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 C chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Fahrenheit Combine dates and water
in sauce pan and simmer for about
10 minutes; drain. In a food processor,
puree dates and vanilla. Spoon date
puree into mixing bowl and blend in
sugars with an electric mixer. Add
egg white and blend. In a separate
mixing bowl, combine flour, baking
soda and salt. Thoroughly mix wet
and diy ingredients together by hand.
Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough
in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Drop
dough, by teaspoonfuls, onto cookie
sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake about 7 minutes, or until edges
are golden brown.
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