Sexually Transmitted Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between an STI and STD?
A
STI is an infection by a pathogen which is sexually transmissable and is unlikely to be transmitted by non-sexual means whereas an STD is a disorder of structure or function caused by the pathogen
2
Q
Which STI’s require skin contact only?
A
- Pubic lice
- Scabies
- Warts
- Herpes
3
Q
What infection spreads particularly during group sex?
A
Hepatitis C
4
Q
What are some of the late complications?
A
- Infertility (chlamydia)
- Cancer (250,000+ deaths globally from cervical cancer, HPV)
- 300,000 adverse pregnancy outcomes from syphilis per year
5
Q
How is someone with suggestive symptoms of an STI managed?
A
- A good history
- Health promotion
- (Partner notification)
- (HIV testing)
6
Q
What are the two ways partner notification can be done?
A
- Patient tells contacts “client referral”
- NHS tells contact “provider referral”
7
Q
Why would you offer/recommend further testing?
A
- Most STI’s are risk factors for HIV acquisition and transmission
- If someone has one STI (eg chlamydia) they could have another (eg HIV)
8
Q
What is included in health promotion?
A
- Condoms
- Give info about how oral sex carries risks too
- Address hazardous drug use
- Vaccination
- HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
