STD Flashcards
1
Q
- Infections are caused by direct contact with body fluids through blood transfusion, breast feeding, and sexual intercourse.
- It affects the immune system and the infected person eventually dies
A
HIV/AIDS
2
Q
- Is caused by gonococcal bacteria which attack the lining of the mucous membrane such as the mouth, throat, vagina, and urethra.
A
Gonorrhea
3
Q
infects the genital areas and other parts of the body including the brain and can cause paralysis or even death when left untreated
A
Syphilis
4
Q
- Is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis
- can cause swollen testicles and a burning sensation during urination for men
- can result sterility if left untreated as it damages the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
A
Chlamydia
5
Q
can cause itching and tingling sensations, abscesses and blisters in the genital area
A
Genital herpes
6
Q
are caused by the human papillomavirus and woman with human papillomavirus are prone to cervical cancer. though the warts can be removed
A
genital warts