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STIs and other STDs Flashcards

1
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STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

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Asymptomatic

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person shows no signs of symptoms

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How can HIV be transmitted?

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blood transfusions, sharing needles, pregnancy, sexual intercourse

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Incubation period

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Before the symptoms first appear

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HAART

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Delays the onset of symptoms and the progression to AIDS in people with HIV.

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6
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What does HIV harm in the body?

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Infect lymphocytes and destroys the immune system

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Opportunistic diseases

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Leaves the body susceptible to illnesses that take advantage of the weakened immune system

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What kills a person with AIDS?

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The opportunistic disease that takes advantage of the weak immune system

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What are the signs of HIV and AIDS?

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Flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wasting syndrome

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What are the signs of HIV infection?

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Skin rashes, white spots around mouth or throat, pneumonia, genital herpes, cold sores, amenorrhea, peripheral neuropathy

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What is the most commonly diagnosed STD?

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Chlamydia

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What is chlamydia?

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Bacterial STD that causes painful urination and discharge

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13
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What are signs of chlamydia in babies?

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Pneumonia and conjunctivitis.

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What is gonorrhea?

A

Bacterial STD that has similar symptoms as chlamydia and causes blindness in babies

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15
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What is the multi-stage infection bacterial STD?

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Syphilis

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16
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Why is syphilis called the great imitator?

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It mimics other illnesses and may hide for years

17
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What are the stages of syphilis?

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Primary and secondary include sores and flu-like symptoms. Tertiary stage can cause blindness, insanity, and death

18
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What is a parasitic STD?

A

Pubic lice

19
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Is spreadable non-sexually

A

Pubic lice

20
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Trichomoniasis

A

Internal parasite that causes premature birth

21
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What is infected from Hepatitis-B?

A

Liver

22
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What does HBV lead to?

A

Lethargy, jaundice, and cirrhosis

23
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How is HBV spread?

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Needles, razors, and human bites

24
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What does HBV cause in babies?

A

Life-long liver problems

25
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What is herpes simplex?

A

Viral infection causing contagious sores around the mouth or genitals

26
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What does genital herpes (HSV-2) cause in babies?

A

Brain damage

27
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What is HPV?

A

Viral infections that cause warts anywhere on the body

28
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What might genital warts cause?

A

Cancer

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