STD Flashcards

1
Q

STI

A

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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2
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STD

A

Sexually Transmitted Disease

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3
Q

What are STDs and STIs?

A

An infection usually transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact

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4
Q

What are STDs and STIs caused by?

A

Pathogens

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5
Q

4 Types of Pathogens

A

Protozoa
Fungi
Virus
Bacteria

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6
Q

There are over ________ known STDs

A

20

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7
Q

Each year, ____________ teens (who are sexually active) are infected

A

3 million

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8
Q

How can we prevent STDs?

A

Abstinence

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9
Q

Ways to control STDs

A

Risky behaviors

Risky situations

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10
Q

Venereal Warts

A

HPV virus
Cauliflower like warts
No cure, can be treated

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11
Q

Herpes Simplex I

A

Virus
Coldsores
No cure, take medication to control outbreaks

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12
Q

Herpes Simplex II

A

Virus
Small painful blisters
No cure, medication to control outbreaks

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13
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Gonorrhea

A

Bacteria
Burning during urination, thick discharge
Antibiotics, partners treated

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14
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Chlamydia

A

Bacteria
Painful urination,pelvic pain, itching
Antibiotic

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15
Q

Scabies

A

Parasite
Rash/bumps on skin
Hot baths, special creams

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16
Q

Trichomoniasis

A

Protozoan parasite
Vaginal itching, bladder infection
Antibiotic

17
Q

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

A

Bacteria
Severe abdominal pain, fever, painful intercourse
Antibiotics

18
Q

Crabs

A

Tiny wingless insects
Itching, rash, mild fever
OTC meds/prescription meds

19
Q

Public lice

A

Tiny wingless insects
Skin inflammation
OTC meds/prescription meds

20
Q

Syphilis

A

Bacteria
Chancre sores, red rashes, damage organs, blindness
Antibiotics