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STI Symptoms ~ 11/10/22 Flashcards

1
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What is another word for genital warts?

A

HPV

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2
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How is HPV spread?

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Through skin-to-skin contact

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3
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What can HPV cause?

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  • Warts (usually harmless)
  • Cervical or anal cancer
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4
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What are the signs of HPV?

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  • Pink or flesh-coloured warts
  • Raised, flat or cauliflower-shaped warts
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5
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What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

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A painful cold sore that appears on the lip

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6
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How can Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 be spread?

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

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7
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What do drugs do to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

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Drugs can shorten or prevent outbreaks

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8
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What are the signs + symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?

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  • Occasional cold sores on the lips
  • Small blisters or sores on the genitals
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9
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What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 the spread of?

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Cause of most cases of genital herpes

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How is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 spread?

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Can spread through intercourse or direct contact with a herpes sore

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

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Make the outbreaks less frequent + help efficiently clear up symptoms

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12
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What’s a symptom of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2?

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Fluid-filled blisters

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Whats another name for gonorrhoea?

A

The Clap

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What can gonorrhoea lead to if left untreated?

A

Infertility in both men and women

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What do antibiotics do to gonorrhoea?

A

Stop the infection

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16
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Why is gonorrhoea increasing?

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People are having oral sex without using a condom

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17
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What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?

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  • Burning during urination
  • Discharge
  • Skin rashes
18
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Where can gonorrhoea spread to?

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The joints and blood

19
Q

What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea in men?

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  • Discharge from the penis
  • Swollen testicles
20
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What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea in women?

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  • Vaginal discharge
  • Pelvic pain
  • Spotting
21
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What is gonorrhoea confused with?

A

A urinary tract or vaginal infection

22
Q

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

A
  • Paralysis
  • Blindness
  • Death
23
Q

What is a sign of syphilis?

A

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

24
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How is syphilis spread?

A

It spreads through direct contact with this sore

25
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What can occur from syphilis?

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  • Swollen glands
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
26
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What do syphilis symptoms occur from?

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Damaged organs

27
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What does PID occur from?

A

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

28
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Is treatment required for PID?

A

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

29
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How are crabs spread?

A

Crawls from one person to another during close contact

30
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How can crabs be killed?

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Can be killed with over-the-counter lotions

31
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What are the symptoms of crabs?

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  • Intense itching
  • Tiny eggs attached to pubic hair
  • Crawling lice
32
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What is scabies?

A

Itchy infestation

33
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What is scabies caused by?

A

A tiny mite that burrows in human skin to lay eggs

34
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How is scabies spread?

A

Through skin-to-skin contact

35
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How is scabies treated?

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Treated with prescription creams

36
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What are the symptoms of scabies?

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  • Intense itching (especially at night)
  • Pimple-like rash
37
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What can chlamydia lead to if left untreated?

A

Infertility

38
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Why does chlamydia often go unnoticed?

A

The symptoms are vague or absent

39
Q

What can chlamydia infect?

A

The rectum and throat

40
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What are the symptoms of chlamydia in males?

A
  • Burning + itching at the tip of the penis
  • Discharge
  • Painful urination
41
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What are the symptoms of chlamydia in females?

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

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