Lecture 9 Sexually Transmitted Infectious and Infestations Flashcards
what is prevalence
Total number of cases of a disease in a population; expressed as a percent
what is incidence rate
The number of new cases of a disease in an at-risk population over a given period of time: expressed as cases per person time
what is coinfection
the infection of an individual by 2 or more pathogens simultaneously
what is a pelvic inflammatory disease
Painful condition in women marked by inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries; often caused by one or more untreated STIs
what is urethritis
Painful inflammation of the urethra; often caused by one or more untreated STIs
what is epididymitis
Painful swelling and inflammation of the epididymis; often caused by one or more untreated STIs
how is chlamydia diagnosed
swab from cervix, vagina, urethra, anus, or pharynx, and a urine test
how is gonorrhoea diagnosed
Swab from cervix, vagina, urethra, anus, or pharynx
Urine test
Blood test
what is HSV type 1
generally orolabial and anogenital
what is HSV type 2
typically anogenital only
