2: Matching: Covers STIs -herpes, HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, HPV/Warts, and Chlamydia. Flashcards
Review the symptoms, the consequences, how they are transmitted, whether or not they are a bacteria or a virus, treatment, etc.
Herpes (HSV)
Type: Virus
Symptoms: Painful blisters or sores around genitals, mouth, or anus; flu-like symptoms.
Transmission: Skin-to-skin contact, vaginal, oral, or anal sex, even without visible sores.
Consequences: Recurring outbreaks; increased risk of HIV; no cure.
Treatment: Antiviral medications (ex: acyclovir) to manage symptoms.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Type: Virus
Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms early on, then often no symptoms for years; progresses to AIDS if untreated.
Transmission: Blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, breast milk; unprotected sex, needle sharing.
Consequences: Weakens immune system, can lead to AIDS.
Treatment: Antiretroviral therapy (ART); no cure, but can control virus.
Syphilis
Type: Bacteria
Symptoms: Painless sore, rash on palms/soles, flu-like symptoms; late stages can affect organs.
Transmission: Direct contact with a syphilitic sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Consequences: Brain, heart, nerve damage if untreated; can be fatal.
Treatment: Antibiotics (usually penicillin); curable in early stages.
Gonorrhea
Type: Bacteria
Symptoms: Painful urination, pus-like discharge from genitals, pelvic/testicular pain; often no symptoms.
Transmission: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Consequences: Infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), can spread to blood/joints.
Treatment: Antibiotics (resistance is increasing).
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) / Genital Warts
Type: Virus
Symptoms: Genital warts, some strains cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical, throat, or anal cancer.
Transmission: Skin-to-skin contact during sex; very common.
Consequences: Some strains cause cancer; warts can be persistent.
Treatment: No cure for virus; warts can be treated/removed; vaccines available (e.g., Gardasil).
Chlamydia
Type: Bacteria
Symptoms: Often no symptoms; burning urination, discharge, pelvic/testicular pain.
Transmission: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Consequences: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, ectopic pregnancy.
Treatment: Antibiotics (curable).
