Herpes Flashcards
1
Q
Causes:
1 main
4 minor
A
Sex
Unwell, stressed, too much alcohol, ultraviolet light
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
Tested at GP and GUM clinic
3
Q
Treatment
A
Episodic- five day course of acyclovir
Suppressive treatment- acyclovir everyday long term
4
Q
Social impacts(2)
A
Less relationships
Withdraw from friends and family
5
Q
Emotional impacts(4)
A
Worried Anxious Depression Embarrassed Lonely
6
Q
Physical impacts(2)
A
Get it on their face
Pass it onto baby
7
Q
Pathway
A
GP/ sexual health clinic- GUM GUM do a sample swab If positive patient is informed Tablets/injection given GP give them self care Advice and follow-up appointments eg counselling
8
Q
Patient centred care
A
Educated on STI’s
Who they need to tell
Answer question or concerns the patient has
9
Q
4 symptoms:
A
Small blisters/ulcers
Vaginal discharge
Pain when passing urine
General feeling of been unwell
