STI of the Genital Tract

Question 1

What are the features of an STI?

Answer 1

Transmissable
Often asymptomatic
All manageable but not always curable
Avoidable

Question 2

What STIs can be transferred by genital contact only?

Answer 2

Pubic lice
Scabies
Warts
Herpes

Question 3

What STI is transmitted through blood or group sex?

Answer 3

Hepatitis C

Question 4

What are the systemic symptoms of STI’s?

Answer 4

Fever 
Rash 
Lymphadenopathy 
Malaise 
Infertility

Question 5

Why have the number of STIs reported possibly increased?

Answer 5

Increased numbers of sexual partners
Increased concurrent partners 
More people having anal sex 
More men reporting having sex with men
More people taking tests

Question 6

How should STIs be managed?

Answer 6

History incl sexual and gynaecologist history
Partner notification
Offer/recommend HIV test
Health promotion