STI's and Dentistry Flashcards
what STI’s can transmit through oral sex?
herpes simplex virus
human papilloma virus
syphilis
what is the primary infection of HSV1/2?
gingivostomatitis
pharyngitis
if a patient suffers from recurrent HSV1 how does it present?
herpes labialis
how can herpes be transmitted?
saliva - kissing/oral sex
how to manage orolabial herpes?
self limiting 7-10 days
avoid contact
orally, what can HPV cause?
orolabial warts
what is the link between HPV and cancer?
link with oral cancer
strain 16/18 are oncogenic
risk increased with smoking/drinking
what bacteria is syphilis caused by?
spirochate
treponema pallidium
what is the infection like that syphilis causes?
invades skin and mucous membranes
pathology due to immune response
what is primary syphilis?
at site of infection
chancres
commonly seen in mouth
resolves 3-6 weeks
what is secondary syphilis?
multisystem
3-6 weeks after chancre
commonly a rash
what are the 3 ways HIV can be transmitted?
mother to baby
blood to blood
sexual contact
