Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Lec 19)

Question 1

Modes of Transmission

Answer 1

• Sexual transmission
• Bodily fluids (saliva, blood)
• Skin-to-skin contact
• Sharing of needles and needle stick injuries
• Vertical transmission (mother -> fetus/infant)

Question 2

Chlamydia

Answer 2

Caused by: Chlamydia trachomatis
Symtoms: Vaginal/penile discharge, pain, dyspnea
Treatment: Antibiotics

Question 3

Gonorrhea (the clap!)

Answer 3

Caused by: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Symtoms: Discharge of pus, dysuria, urethritis
Treatment: Antibiotics

Question 4

Syphilis

Answer 4

Caused by: Treponema pallidum
Symtoms: Syphilitic sore (rash, fever), miscarriage
Treatment: Penicillin treatment

Question 5

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Answer 5

Caused by: HIV virus (retrovirus)
Symtoms: Opportunistic infection
Treatment: Antiviral drugs

Question 6

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Answer 6

Caused by: Hepatitis B
Symtoms: Liver cirrhosis, cancer, and failure
Treatment: Vaccine available

Question 7

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

Answer 7

Caused by: Hepatitis C
Symtoms: Liver inflammation, cirrhosis and cancer
Treatment: No vaccine available

Question 8

Genital Herpes

Answer 8

Caused by: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Symtoms: Blister-like lesions, pain, itching
Treatment: Acyclovir and other antivirals

Question 9

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Answer 9

Caused by: Human Papillomavirus
Symptoms: Genital warts
Treatment: Cryosurgery, laser or alpha-interferon