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1
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Methods of transmissions

A

sex
infected needles
mother passing the virus to the baby
blood transfusion (especially before 1985)

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2
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Normal T-cell count

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500-1500/mL of blood

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3
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the T-cell count of a person who has AIDS

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less than 200 T-cells/mL of blood

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4
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Incubation period for AIDS

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indefinite; depends on the following
how healthy and strong someone is when diagnosed
how soon after infection the virus was found
if the drugs for that person
if the person can afford the medication
if the person can handle the side effects
the different strains of the virus
unknown human difference (genetics?)

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5
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Symptomatic Aids

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symptoms and HIV/AIDS person has in addition to opportunistic infections. For example, 
swollen glands
cough
fever/chills
night sweats
vomiting
diarrhea
loss of appetite
fatigue
insomnia
wasting
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6
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Drugs for AIDS

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they interfere with the replication process

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7
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VD

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Veneral Disease

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8
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STD

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sexually transmitted disiase

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9
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STI

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sexually transmitted infection

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10
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The “BIg Four”

A

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Genital Warts
Genital Herpes

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11
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Cause of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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bacteria

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12
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Cure for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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antibiotics

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13
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Incubation Period for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

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3 days - 3 weeks

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14
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Symptoms for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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painful urination
abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina
abnormal menstruation
abdominal pain in women
*some women won’t have any symptoms
**symptoms will go away after a week or so- this means the disease is getting worse

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15
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Complication if Chlamydia and Gonorrhea is Untreated

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sterility
ectopic (tubal)
pregnancy
P.I.D.
passing the disease onto a new born baby or other people
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16
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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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17
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Cause of Syphilis

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bacteria

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18
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Stage 1 of Syphilis

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duration: 10 - 90 days
symptoms: chancre (syphilis sore)

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Stage 2 of Syphilis

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duration: 90 days - 2 years
symptoms: non-itching rash and flu-like symptoms

20
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Stage 3 of Syphilis

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duration: 2 - 20 years
symptoms: organ damage, blindness, insanity, death

21
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Cause of Genital Warts

A

virus (HPV)

22
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HPV

A

Human Papilloma Virus

23
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Treatment for Genital Warts

A

removal of warts/vaccine for women

24
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Incubation Period for Genital Warts

A

1 - 8 months

25
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Symptoms of Genital Warts

A

the warts themselves
itching
burning
sensation

26
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Complications of Genital Warts if Untreated

A

cervical cancer
warts will spread
can lead to cancer in men also

27
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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

28
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HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

29
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CDC

A

Centers of Disease Control

30
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NIH

A

National Institutes of Health

31
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GRID

A

Gay Related Immuno Deficiency

32
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KS

A

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

33
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Cause of Genital Herpes

A

virus

34
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Treatment for Genital Herpes

A

medication to minimize the severity and frequency of the outbreaks

35
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Incubation Period for Genital Herpes

A

1 - 30 days

36
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Symptoms for Genital Herpes

A

painful blisters on the genitals or around the mouth
flu-like symptoms
itching or burning before and during an outbreak
blisters last 1-3 weeks

37
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Complications if Genital Herpes is Untreated

A

passing the disease to a partner

passing the disease to a baby during child birth

38
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When abstinence is appropriate

A

if you are too young
if you are not ready for all of the responsibilities associated with having sex
if you aren’t married
if you are not in a monogamous relationship
if you are feeling pressure to have sex
if you are unsure

39
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When abstinence isn’t important

A

if you are married
if you are an adult in a monogamous relationship
*abstinence is the only 100% sure way to avoid STD’s and unwanted pregnancies

40
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Birth Control Methods Must Be…

A 
safe
effective
convenient
inexpensive
painless
private
give us a variety of choices
41
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Spermicide

A

kills sperm

42
Q

Barriers

A

male and female condoms
diaphragm
cervical cap
88-98%

43
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Hormones

A 
"the pill"
vaginal ring
patch
injection
implants
plan "B"
44
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Prevent Implantation

A

IUD

45
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IUD

A

Intra-Uterine Device

46
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Surgery

A

vasectomy/tubal ligation (complete hysterectomy

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