STIs

Question 1

What is syphillis?

Answer 1

Bacterial sti that can be treated by antibiotics or penicillin if in early stages. Has 3 stages of infection.
1- a sore appears
2- rash and flu like symptoms before silent period(often years)
3- eventually attacks bones, heart and nervous systems often leading to insanity and death

Question 2

What is gonorrhea?

Answer 2

Bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics if caught early. Most people show no symptoms. Some men suffer from pus in or is and pain urinating. Some women suffer pelvic inflammatory. It is common to have both gonorrhea and chlamydia. If left untreated it can spread through body and cause serious problems

Question 3

What is chlamydia?

Answer 3

A bacterial infection that can be treated by antibiotics that are 95% effective. Known as the silent disease as many people show no symptoms. Symptoms can appear between 1-3 weeks after exposure

Question 4

What is herpes?

Answer 4

A viral infection that is closely related to the cold sore virus. There is no cure only treatment for the symptoms. Not everyone shows symptoms but can still pass on the infection. Blisters around genitalia is common

Question 5

What are genital warts?

Answer 5

A viral infection cause by the human papilloma virus(HPV). Generally around genitalia but can be internal especially in women. External warts can be removed by laser or anti wart ointment.

Question 6

What is trichomoniasis?

Answer 6

Protozoa infection(microscopic parasite). Usually found in vagina and urethral tissue. Most don’t show symptoms but is still contagious. The treatment is antibiotics but if left untreated may affect tissues through urinary tract and reproductive system

Question 7

What is an sti?

Answer 7

An infection contracted through sexual interludes or other intimate contact