Cell reproduction and the Continuity of Life: STIs Flashcards
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What are STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections
What are the two types of STIs?
- Bacterial
- Viral
What are examples of bacterial STIs?
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
How are bacterial STIs usually treated?
They are treated with antibiotics
Why are bacterial STIs so easy to spread?
Most people are asymptomatic and unknowingly spread the infection.
What are examples of viral STIs?
- AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
- Hepatitis B
- Genital herpes
- HPV (Human papillomavirus)
How is AIDS caused and cured?
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus. It has no cure but treatments to reduce the body’s level of the virus and treat the infections or cancers associated with it do exist.
How is Hepatitis B cured?
Vaccines exist and some people clear up naturally. Failure to clear up may result in becoming acute, which has no treatment.
How are Genital herpes cured?
There is no vaccine, however antiviral meds may control and diminish the severity and frequency of outbreaks.
What is HPV and how is it cured?
HPV is a group of viruses. There is a vaccine for it but it does not protect against all cancer causing types of HPV.
What are problems associated with STIs that are present in women?
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea may cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in oviducts. Women with PID having scarring in their oviducts, making it difficult for sperm to reach eggs
- PID may also result in an ectopic pregnancy
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
A pregnancy where the fertilized egg doesn’t reach the uterus prior to implantation
What are problems associated with STIs that are present in men?
- Male reproductive tract may become damaged due to untreated STI infections
- Viral infections and immunodeficiency (HIV) may reduce sperm quality
What are problems associated with STIs that are present in newborns?
- Chlamydia may cause eye infections or pneumonia in newborns
- Babies may receive HIV during birth or breastfeeding
- STIs are linked to premature births
