STIs and other STDs Flashcards
STD
sexually transmitted disease
Asymptomatic
person shows no signs of symptoms
How can HIV be transmitted?
blood transfusions, sharing needles, pregnancy, sexual intercourse
Incubation period
Before the symptoms first appear
HAART
Delays the onset of symptoms and the progression to AIDS in people with HIV.
What does HIV harm in the body?
Infect lymphocytes and destroys the immune system
Opportunistic diseases
Leaves the body susceptible to illnesses that take advantage of the weakened immune system
What kills a person with AIDS?
The opportunistic disease that takes advantage of the weak immune system
What are the signs of HIV and AIDS?
Flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wasting syndrome
What are the signs of HIV infection?
Skin rashes, white spots around mouth or throat, pneumonia, genital herpes, cold sores, amenorrhea, peripheral neuropathy
What is the most commonly diagnosed STD?
Chlamydia
What is chlamydia?
Bacterial STD that causes painful urination and discharge
What are signs of chlamydia in babies?
Pneumonia and conjunctivitis.
What is gonorrhea?
Bacterial STD that has similar symptoms as chlamydia and causes blindness in babies
What is the multi-stage infection bacterial STD?
Syphilis
Why is syphilis called the great imitator?
It mimics other illnesses and may hide for years
What are the stages of syphilis?
Primary and secondary include sores and flu-like symptoms. Tertiary stage can cause blindness, insanity, and death
What is a parasitic STD?
Pubic lice
Is spreadable non-sexually
Pubic lice
Trichomoniasis
Internal parasite that causes premature birth
What is infected from Hepatitis-B?
Liver
What does HBV lead to?
Lethargy, jaundice, and cirrhosis
How is HBV spread?
Needles, razors, and human bites
What does HBV cause in babies?
Life-long liver problems
What is herpes simplex?
Viral infection causing contagious sores around the mouth or genitals
What does genital herpes (HSV-2) cause in babies?
Brain damage
What is HPV?
Viral infections that cause warts anywhere on the body
What might genital warts cause?
Cancer
