14.2 Effects of STDs

Question 1

What are an STIs?

Answer 1

An infection that is transmitted only or mainly by sexually transmitted infection

Question 2

What may STI’s be caused by?

Answer 2

Viruses, Bacteria, or Parasites

Question 3

What are the most common viral STI’s?

Answer 3

HIV/AIDs, hepatitis, genital herpes, HPV

Question 4

What does AIDs stand for?

Answer 4

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Question 5

What is AIDs caused by?

Answer 5

A group of related viruses that are collectively called HIV

Question 6

What does HIV do?

Answer 6

It attacks a particular form of white blood cells known as helper T cells

Question 7

What happens as the level of helper T cells in the blood decrease?

Answer 7

An infected person becomes more vulnerable to infection that may lead to sickness and death

Question 8

How can HIV be transmitted to children by their mothers?

Answer 8

Before their birth or through breast feeding

Question 9

How is Hepatitis A contracted?

Answer 9

By drinking water that is contaminated by fecal matter

Question 10

How is Hepatitis B contracted?

Answer 10

Through sexual contact with infected body fluids or blood

Question 11

How is Hepatitis C contracted?

Answer 11

Through blood to blood contact with infected needle or syringes

Question 12

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Answer 12

Flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain. Jaundice

Question 13

What can Hepatitis B infection develop into?

Answer 13

An infection of the liver causing liver failure, liver cancer, or even death

Question 14

How does Hepatitis affect an unborn child?

Answer 14

Hepatitis can cross the placenta to infect an unborn child

Question 15

How do people recover from Hepatitis?

Answer 15

Some may recover completely, and some become asymptomatic which means they can still infect people

Question 16

Which Hepatitis are there vaccines for?

Answer 16

Hepatitis A and B

Question 17

What is Genital herpes?

Answer 17

A very viral STI

Question 18

What are the two herpes viruses?

Answer 18

Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV 1)

Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV 2)

Question 19

How is HSV 2 acquired?

Answer 19

Through genital contact

Question 20

How is HSV 1 cause infection to?

Answer 20

The mouth ex. Cold sores

Question 21

How long does it take for symptoms to appear after someone is infected with herpes?

Answer 21

A month

Question 22

What are the most common symptoms of Herpes?

Answer 22

Tingling or itching in a particular part of the body followed by blisters

Question 23

Where are the most common places for Herpes blisters to appear?

Answer 23

Genitals, buttocks, and thighs

Question 24

What can trigger a Herpes outbreak?

Answer 24

Fever, stress, sunlight, intercourse, and certain foods

Question 25

What happens if a herpes virus is passed on to a baby?

Answer 25

Blindness Neurological disorders and even death

Question 26

Is Herpes curable?

Answer 26

Herpes is incurable and person has it for life and may transmit it at anytime to others

Question 27

What virus is responsible for genital warts?

Answer 27

A group of viruses called the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Question 28

How is HPV transmitted?

Answer 28

Through skin to skin contact

Question 29

What are the symptoms of HPV?

Answer 29

Flat or raised warts around the genital area, but many may have no symptoms at all

Question 30

What can HPV lead to?

Answer 30

Tumors of the coochie and cervical cancer in women

Question 31

What is Chlamydia?

Answer 31

A potentially dangerous infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis

Question 32

What is the most common bacterial STI in Canada?

Answer 32

Chlamydia

Question 33

What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia?

Answer 33

Discharge from the penis or vagina, burning pain while urinating, or a fever

Question 34

What is one of the greatest dangers of Chlamydia?

Answer 34

Up to 75% of people have no obvious symptoms

Question 35

What can Chlamydia lead to in women?

Answer 35

Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 36

What happens as a result of PID?

Answer 36

PID can cause scar tissue in the oviducts and the oviducts can become completely blocked causing infertility

Question 37

What happens if a baby comes into contact with Chlamydia?

Answer 37

They can develop infections of the eyes and the respiratory tract

Question 38

How can Chlamydia be treated?

Answer 38

If diagnosed early enough, it can be treated with antibiotics

Question 39

What is the second most widespread STI in Canada?

Answer 39

Gonorrhea

Question 40

What is Gonorrhea most similar to?

Answer 40

Chlamydia

Question 41

How is Gonorrhea different from Chlamydia?

Answer 41

It is more prevalent in males

Question 42

What is Gonorrhea caused by?

Answer 42

The bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

Question 43

What does Gonorrhea cause?

Answer 43

Infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. It also causes pain when urinating and thick greenish yellow discharge

Question 44

What can happen if Gonorrhea is left untreated?

Answer 44

It can lead to PID and may spread through the bloodstream and the joints, heart, and brain

Question 45

What happens if a baby comes into contact with Gonorrhea?

Answer 45

They can develop serious eye infections. This is why eye drops are given to baby

Question 46

How can Gonorrhea be treated?

Answer 46

Antibiotics

Question 47

What is Syphilis caused by?

Answer 47

The bacterium Treponema Pallidum

Question 48

How many stages are there in Syphilis and how are they separated?

Answer 48

3 and by a period of latency

Question 49

What happens in the first stage of Syphilis?

Answer 49

Infectious ulcerated sores called chancres appear at the infection sight

Question 50

What is the second stage a syphilis characterized by?

Answer 50

A rash that appears anywhere on the skin but is generally found on the palms of feet and soles on hands

Question 51

What happens in the third stage of syphilis?

Answer 51

The infection begins to affect the cardiovascular and nervous systems. An infected person may become blind, mentally ill or develop heart disease. Large ulcers called gummas may also develop on organs and skin

Question 52

How does syphilis affect an embryo?

Answer 52

It causes birth defects or stillbirth

Question 53

What happens if Syphilis is diagnosed early?

Answer 53

It can be treated with penicillin or any other antibiotic