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1
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Four are currently curable:

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syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis

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Four are incurable:

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hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes), HIV, and human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Chlamydia is caused by

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chlamydia trachomatis (bacteria)

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Transmission mode of chlamydia is

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vaginal, oral, anal, and childbirth

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Symptoms of chlamydia:

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May be asymptomatic, dysuria, urinary frequency, dyspareunia, cervical discharge, endocervicitis, inflammations of the rectum and lining of the eye, can infect throat

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Recommended treatment for chlamydia:

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Azithromycin (zithromax), Doxycycline (vibramycin), Erythromycin (EES), Levoflaxin Ofloxacin (Floxin)

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Gonorrhea is often co infected with ?

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Chlamydia

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Gonorhea is caused by

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Neisseria gonnorrhoeae (bacteria)

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Gonorrhea is transmitted by

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vaginal, anal, oral, and childbirth

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Symptoms of gonorrhea

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may be asymptomatic, dysuria, urinary frequency, vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, endocervicitis, arthritis, PID, rectal infection

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Treatment for gonorrhea

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dual therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin

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What does the P in the PLISSIT model stand for?

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Permission: Gives the woman permission to talk about her experience

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What does LI in the PLISSIT model stand for?

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Limited Information: Info given to the woman about STI’s
-Factual info to dispel myths about STIs
-Specific measures to prevent transmission
-ways to reveal info to her partners
-physical consequences if the infections are untreated

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What does the SS in the PLISSIT model stand for?

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Specific suggestions: an attempt to help woman change their behavior to prevent recurrence and prevent further transmission of the STI

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What does the IT in the PLISSIT model stand for?

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Intensive therapy: involves referring the woman or couple for appropriate treatment elsewhere based on their life circumstances

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15
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Common misconceptions about contraception:

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-Breastfeeding protects against pregnancy
-“pull out”
-pregnancy cannot occur during menses
-douching after sex will prevent pregnancy
-pregnancy will not happen during the first sexual experience
-taking bc pills protects against STIs
-the woman is too old to get pregnant
-if female orgasm is not reached, conception is not likely
-irregular menstruation prevents pregnancy

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One of the most common causes of vaginal discharge. Also refers to as yeast, monilia, and a fungal infection

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vaginal candidiasis

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Candida (fungus)

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is a normal constituent in the vagina

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18
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Treatment of vaginal candidiasis:

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Miconazole cream or suppository; Clotrimazole tablet or cream; Terconazole cream or intravaginal suppository; Fluconazole oral tablet

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Preventive measures of vaginal Candidiasis:

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-Reduce dietary intake of simple sugars and soda
-Wear white, 100% cotton underpants
-Avoid wearing tight pants, or exercise clothes with spandex
-Shower rather than taking baths
-Wash with a mild, unscented soap and dry the genitals gently
-Avoidance of douching or super-absorbent tampons
-remove wet bathing suits promptly

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Vaginal Candidiasis

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A thick, white, curd-like discharge that sticks to the vaginal walls

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Trichomoniasis

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another common vaginal infection that causes a discharge, but is not always sexually transmitted

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Trichomoniasis can live on

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damp/wet surfaces and poorly cleaned/maintained hot tubs and drains

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Describe Trichomoniasis

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A heavy yellow/green or gray frothy or bubbly discharge; vaginal pruritus and vulvar soreness; dyspareunia; cervix may bleed on contact; dysuria; vaginal odor

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Sexually associated infection characterized by alterations in vaginal flora in which lactobacilli in the vagina are replaced with high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria

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Bacterial Vaginosis

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Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by

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gram-negative bacillus G. Vaginalis

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Most prevalent cause of vaginal discharge or malodor

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Bacterial vaginosis

27
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what percentage of women are asymptomatic that have BV

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50%-75%

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Risk factors of BV:

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Multiple sex partners, douching, and lack of vaginal lactobacilli

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Treatment of BV:

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metronidazole (oral or gel) or clindamycin cream

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Symptoms of BV:

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thin, white vaginal discharge with stale fish odor

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Cervicitis means

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general term for presence of inflammation or infection of the cervix

32
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what causes gonorrhea

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae (bacteria)

33
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recommended treatment for gonorrhea

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dual therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin

34
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syphillis caused by

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treponema pallidum (spirochete bacteria)

35
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chancre (ulcer) on place of entrance of bacteria

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primary infection of syphillis

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maculopapular rash (hands and feet); sore throat; swollen lymph nodes; flu like symptoms

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secondary infection of syphillis

37
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No symptoms;

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latent infection of syphillis

38
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tumors of skin, bones, and liver; CNS symptoms; cardiovascular symptoms; usually not reversible at this stage

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Tertiary infection of syphillis

39
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trichomoniasis caused by

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trichomonas vaginalis (protozoa)

40
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treatment for trichomoniasis

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metronidazole (flagyl) or trinidazole

41
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treatment of vaginal candidiasis

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miconazole cream or suppository
clotrimazole tablet or cream
terconazole cream
fluconazole oral tablet

42
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site of infection of gonorrhea

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columnar epithelium of the endocervix

43
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spread primarily through sexual contact

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hsv 2

44
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spread primarily though oral contact, such as kissing, sharing utensils or recieving oral sex

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hsv1

45
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treatment of syphilis

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benzathine penicillin G. Doxycycline if allergic to penicillin

46
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is syphilis curable ?

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yes

47
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Is genital herpes simplex curable ?

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no

48
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most common viral infection in the US

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human papillomavirus

49
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hepatitis A spreads via

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GI tract

50
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the virus that causes aids

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HIV

51
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transmitted during sex; needles; childbirth; breastfeeding

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HIV

52
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focusing on avoidance of sex and alcohol consumption

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vaginal candidiasis

53
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focusing on avoidance of sex and alcohol consumption

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vaginal candidiasis

54
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genital warts or condylomata are caused by

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human papillomavirus

55
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vaccines currently available for which STI infections ?

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hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV

56
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hpv is closely associated with

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cervical cancer

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