Lecture 9 Sexually Transmitted Infectious and Infestations Flashcards

1
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what is prevalence

A

Total number of cases of a disease in a population; expressed as a percent

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what is incidence rate

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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

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what is coinfection

A

the infection of an individual by 2 or more pathogens simultaneously

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what is a pelvic inflammatory disease

A

Painful condition in women marked by inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries; often caused by one or more untreated STIs

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what is urethritis

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Painful inflammation of the urethra; often caused by one or more untreated STIs

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what is epididymitis

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Painful swelling and inflammation of the epididymis; often caused by one or more untreated STIs

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how is chlamydia diagnosed

A

swab from cervix, vagina, urethra, anus, or pharynx, and a urine test

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how is gonorrhoea diagnosed

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Swab from cervix, vagina, urethra, anus, or pharynx
Urine test
Blood test

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9
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what is HSV type 1

A

generally orolabial and anogenital

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what is HSV type 2

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typically anogenital only

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