STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Flashcards

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1
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Causative agent for Chlamydia

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

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2
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Which STI has a symptom of; burning sensation when peeing

A

Chlamydia

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3
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Which STI has a symptom of; discharge from penis

A

Chlamydia

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4
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Which STI has a symptom of; abnormal vaginal discharge

A

Chlamydia

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5
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Which STI has a symptom of; ectopic pregnancy

A

Chlamydia

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Which STI has a symptom of; pain and swelling in one or both testicles

A

Chlamydia

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7
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Causative agent for gonorrhea

A

Neisseria gonorrhea

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8
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Which STI has a symptom of; genital or rectal discharge, sometimes with pus

A

Gonorrhea

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9
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Which STI has a symptom of; scrotal and testicular swelling

A

Gonorrhea

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10
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Which STI has a symptom of; dysuria, a white, yellow, or green urethral discharge that appears 1-14 days after infection

A

Gonorrhea

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11
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Which STI has a symptom of; pelvic inflammation with abdominal pain (PID)

A

Gonorrhea

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12
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Causative agent for Syphilis

A

Treponema pallidum

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13
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Which STI has a symptom of; blindness

A

Syphilis

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14
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Which STI has a symptom of; deformities of unborn babies

A

Syphilis

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15
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Which STI has a symptom of; still birth

A

Syphilis

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16
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Which STI has a symptom of; chancre, painless ulcerations

A

Syphilis

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17
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Painless ulcerations

A

Chancre

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18
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Causative agent for Herpes

A

Herpes simplex virus type 2

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19
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Which STI has a symptom of; bladder problems

A

Herpes

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20
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Which STI has a symptom of; new born infections

A

Herpes

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21
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Causative agent of Genital and Anal Warts

A

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

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22
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Which STI has a symptom of; small, flesh colored bumps

A

Genital and Anal Warts

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23
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Which STI has a symptom of; itching or discomfort in genital area

A

Genital and Anal Warts

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24
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Which STI has a symptom of; bleeding during intercourse

A

Genital and Anal Warts

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25
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Yellow, white, or green, urethral discharge that appears 1-14 days after infection

A

Dysuria

26
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Which STI has a symptom of; cervical and anal cancer in women

A

Genital and Anal Warts

27
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Which STI has a symptom of; Penile and anal cancer in men

A

Genital and Anal Warts

28
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Which STI has a symptom of; problems during pregnancy

A

Genital and Anal Warts

29
Q

Causative agent for Scabies

A

Sarcoptes scabiei

30
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Which STI has a symptom of; impetigo, bacterial skin infections

A

Scabies

31
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Causative agent for Pubic Lice

A

Pthirus pubis

32
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Which STI has a symptom of; may spread to other body parts such as legs, chest, armpits, beard, eyelashes

A

Pubic Lice

33
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Can be transmitted from one person to another through semen, vaginal fluid, and blood

A

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

34
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STI (BACTERIA)

A

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

35
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STI (VIRUS)

A

HIV - AIDS, Herpes, Genital and Anal Warts

36
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STI (SKIN PARASITES)

A

Scabies, Pubic Lice

37
Q

2016 estimates from the DOH show that __ of new HIV infections come from young people, 15 to 24 years old.

A

62%

38
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__ estimates from the DOH show that 62% of new HIV infections come from young people, 15 to 24 years old.

A

2016

39
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2016 estimates from the DOH show that 62% of new HIV infections come from young people, __ to __ years old.

A

15 to 24

40
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2016 estimates from ___ show that 62% of new HIV infections come from young people, 15 to 24 years old.

A

The DOH

41
Q

Collection of cells and substances that
defends the body against foreign substances

A

Immune system

42
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Foreign substances that attack the body

A

Antigens (virus, bacteria, or other germs)

43
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Helps to keep the body healthy

A

Immune system

44
Q

When antigens enter a human body, our immune system produces __________ in the blood to fight the antigens

A

antibodies

45
Q

The immune system is composed of white blood cells called __________ and ___________.

A

T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes

46
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Among the T-lymphocytes are cells called _________.

A

Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4)

47
Q

Attacks CD4 cells and weakens the immune system

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

48
Q

When HIV enters a cell, it uses the cell to make copies of itself, a process known as __________.

A

Replication

49
Q

When there are many infections present at the same time and the immune system can no longer defend the body from antigens, this condition is called __________.

A

Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

50
Q

HIV can only infect _______.

A

human beings

51
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a condition of a person infected with HIV.

A

AIDS

52
Q

Slow down the replication of the virus

A

Anti-retroviral Therapy

53
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Prevent the CD4 cells to be destroyed. Having enough CD4 cells allows the immune system to fight infections

A

Anti-retroviral Therapy

54
Q

4 Body Fluids that can Transmit HIV

A

BLOOD
SEMEN
VAGINAL FLUIDS
BREAST MILK

55
Q

4 Principles Of HIV Transmission

A

Exit
Survive
Sufficient
Enter

56
Q

4 Ways To Transmit HIV

A

Breastfeeding by an HIV positive mother
Transfusion of unsafe blood
Intercourse without a condom
Sharing HIV contaminated syringes or needles

57
Q

Most effective method of preventing HIV

A

Abstinence

58
Q

The ABCDE of HIV Prevention

A

ABSTINENCE
BE FAITHFUL
CORRECT AND CONSISTENT CONDOM USE
DO NOT USE DRUGS OR DRINK ALCOHOL
EDUCATION & EARLY DETECTION

59
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Which STIs have a symptom of; Neonatal Conjunctivitis

A

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

60
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Which STIs have a symptom of; Genital or rectal sores or blisters; sometimes on the mouth and face.

A

Syphilis, Herpes

61
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Which STIs have a symptom of; genital or anal itching, possible blister or sores from bites

A

Scabies, Pubic Lice

62
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Which STIs have a symptom of; infertility

A

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea