STIs Flashcards
which STI is transmitted via direct contact on mucosal surface, usually penetration?
HPV
what are the s/sx of HPV?
painless genital warts, associated with cervical dysplasia and cancer
what are treatment options for HPV?
topical, chemical and surgical treatment options for wart removal
what are the HPV vaccines?
Gardasil, Gardasil-9, Cervarix; vaccines prevent >90%
which STI is transmitted via direct contact with the virus on any mucosal surface?
HSV
what are the s/sx of HSV?
fluid-filled, painful, burning lesions; periodic flare ups
Difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2?
HSV-1: usually oral ulcers HSV-2: usually genital ulcers
what is the treatment for HSV?
antiviral medication can help reduce flare ups and transmission but it never goes away
How are gonorrhea and chlamydia transmitted?
bacterial infections transmitted by sexual fluids
what are the s/sx of gonorrhea?
initial symptoms are localized to the infected area; painful urination, pus-like discharge from genitals; pain or swelling
what differentiates gonorrhea from chlamydia?
gonorrhea causes pus-like discharge and chlamydia causes painful intercoursw
what is the treatment for gonorrhea?
antibiotics but it is slowly becoming resistant over the years
what are the s/sx of chlamydia?
initial symptoms localized to infected area; painful urination, painful discharge in women and men; painful intercourse in women
what is the treatment for chlamydia?
antibiotics
which STI is spread through contact with an infected lesion called a chancre?
syphillis
