Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections Flashcards
an organism causing a sexually transmitted infection; the symptoms in males are a thin, clear discharge and mild pain on urination; females are frequently asymptomatic
Chlamydia
having no symptoms
asymptomatic
an infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus, in the female
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
the organism that causes genital works
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
a sexually transmitted infection causing warts on the genitals
genital warts
a sexually transmitted infection, the symptoms of which are small, painful bumps or blisters on the genitals
genital herpes
a sexually transmitted disease that destroys the body’s natural immunity to infection so that the person is susceptible to and may die from a disease such as pneumonia or cancer
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
the virus that causes AIDS
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
a drug used to treat HIV-infected persons; also called ZDV
AZT
a sexually transmitted infection that usually causes symptoms of a puslike discharge and painful, burning urination in the male but is frequently asymptomatic in the female
Gonorrhea
a sexually transmitted infection that causes a chancre to appear in the primary stage
Syphilis
a painess, ulcerlike lesion with a hard, raised edge that is a symptom of syphilis
Chancre
the first few weeks of a syphilis infection during which the chancre is present
primary-stage syphilis
the second stage of symphilis, occurring several months after infection, during which the chancre has disappeared and a generalized body rash appears
secondary-stage syphilis
the third stage of syphilis, which may last for years, during which symptoms disappear although the person is still infected
latent syphilis
the fourth and final stage of syphilis, during which the disease does damage to major organs of the body such as the lungs, heart, or brain
late syphilis
a syphilis infection in a newborn baby resulting from transmission from an infected mother
congenital syphilis
a liver disease that can be transmitted sexually or by needle sharing
Hepatitis B
a form of vaginitis causing a frothy white or yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor
Trichomoniasis
tiny lice that attach themselves to the base of pubic hairs and cause itching; also called crabs
pubic lice
an irritation or inflammation of the vagina, usually causing a discharge
Vaginitis
a form of vaginitis causing a think, white discharge; also called candida or yeast infection
Monilia
an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland
Prostatitis
