STI Symptoms ~ 11/10/22

Question 1

What is another word for genital warts?

Answer 1

HPV

Question 2

How is HPV spread?

Answer 2

Through skin-to-skin contact

Question 3

What can HPV cause?

Answer 3

• Warts (usually harmless)
• Cervical or anal cancer

Question 4

What are the signs of HPV?

Answer 4

• Pink or flesh-coloured warts
• Raised, flat or cauliflower-shaped warts

Question 5

What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

Answer 5

A painful cold sore that appears on the lip

Question 6

How can Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 be spread?

Answer 6

It can be spread to the genitals through oral or genital contact with an infected person

Question 7

What do drugs do to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

Answer 7

Drugs can shorten or prevent outbreaks

Question 8

What are the signs + symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

Answer 8

• Occasional cold sores on the lips
• Small blisters or sores on the genitals

Question 9

What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 the spread of?

Answer 9

Cause of most cases of genital herpes

Question 10

How is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 spread?

Answer 10

Can spread through intercourse or direct contact with a herpes sore

Question 11

What do antiviral drugs do to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2?

Answer 11

Make the outbreaks less frequent + help efficiently clear up symptoms

Question 12

What’s a symptom of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2?

Answer 12

Fluid-filled blisters

Question 13

Whats another name for gonorrhoea?

Answer 13

The Clap

Question 14

What can gonorrhoea lead to if left untreated?

Answer 14

Infertility in both men and women

Question 15

What do antibiotics do to gonorrhoea?

Answer 15

Stop the infection

Question 16

Why is gonorrhoea increasing?

Answer 16

People are having oral sex without using a condom

Question 17

What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?

Answer 17

• Burning during urination
• Discharge
• Skin rashes

Question 18

Where can gonorrhoea spread to?

Answer 18

The joints and blood

Question 19

What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea in men?

Answer 19

• Discharge from the penis
• Swollen testicles

Question 20

What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea in women?

Answer 20

• Vaginal discharge
• Pelvic pain
• Spotting

Question 21

What is gonorrhoea confused with?

Answer 21

A urinary tract or vaginal infection

Question 22

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

Answer 22

• Paralysis
• Blindness
• Death

Question 23

What is a sign of syphilis?

Answer 23

A firm, round, painless sore on the genitals or anus

Question 24

How is syphilis spread?

Answer 24

It spreads through direct contact with this sore

Question 25

What can occur from syphilis?

Answer 25

• Swollen glands
• Fever
• Fatigue

Question 26

What do syphilis symptoms occur from?

Answer 26

Damaged organs

Question 27

What does PID occur from?

Answer 27

When bacteria spread to infect the uterus + other female reproductive organs

Question 28

Is treatment required for PID?

Answer 28

Treatment is essential to prevent damage to a woman’s fertility

Question 29

How are crabs spread?

Answer 29

Crawls from one person to another during close contact

Question 30

How can crabs be killed?

Answer 30

Can be killed with over-the-counter lotions

Question 31

What are the symptoms of crabs?

Answer 31

• Intense itching
• Tiny eggs attached to pubic hair
• Crawling lice

Question 32

What is scabies?

Answer 32

Itchy infestation

Question 33

What is scabies caused by?

Answer 33

A tiny mite that burrows in human skin to lay eggs

Question 34

How is scabies spread?

Answer 34

Through skin-to-skin contact

Question 35

How is scabies treated?

Answer 35

Treated with prescription creams

Question 36

What are the symptoms of scabies?

Answer 36

• Intense itching (especially at night)
• Pimple-like rash

Question 37

What can chlamydia lead to if left untreated?

Answer 37

Infertility

Question 38

Why does chlamydia often go unnoticed?

Answer 38

The symptoms are vague or absent

Question 39

What can chlamydia infect?

Answer 39

The rectum and throat

Question 40

What are the symptoms of chlamydia in males?

Answer 40

• Burning + itching at the tip of the penis
• Discharge
• Painful urination

Question 41

What are the symptoms of chlamydia in females?

Answer 41

• Vaginal itching
• Discharge (may have an odour)
• Painful urination