STI's Flashcards
what are the common symptoms of chlamydia?
often none
change in vaginal discharge
dysuria
(rectal pain if anal sex)
what bacteria causes chlamydia?
chlamydia trachomatis
what does HSV-1 normally affect?
the mouth area
can spread to the genital area during oral sex
what does HSV-2 usually affect?
genital area, anal area and mouth
what are the main symptoms of herpes?
listers
fever
body aches
swollen lymph nodes
what causes trichomoniasis?
trichomonas vaginalis
(a parasite)
what are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?
males - urethra
females - vagina
often no symptoms
unusual discharge
dysuria
pain during ejaculation and sex
what are the long term effects of trichomoniasis?
complications in pregnancy
increase chance of transmitting and contracting HIV
what bacteria causes gonnorhea?
neisseria gonorrhoea or gonococcus
what are the complications of chlamydia?
PID
infertility
increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy complications
can pass to baby (eye infections and lung infections)
inflammation of testes
reactive arthritis
what are the long term complications of gonnorhea?
can be passed to baby (blindness in baby)
what are the symptoms of gonnorhea?
thick yellow/green discharge
dysuria
bleeding between periods
pain or tenderness in lower abdomen area
inflammation of foreskin
infection in the rectum, throat or eyes
what kind of bacteria is neisseria goorrhoeae?
gram -ve diplococci
what kind of bacteria is chlamydia trachomatis?
gram -ve
what are the symptoms of syphilis?
-small sores/ulcers on genitals
-sores in mouth, hands, lips, bottom
-white/grey growth warts on genitals
-white patches in mouth
-flu symptoms
-swollen glands
-patchy hair loss
