STIs and STDs Flashcards
1
Q
Three Sexually Transmitted Bacteria
A
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
2
Q
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infect…
A
mucous membranes
3
Q
Symptoms of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
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- urinary tract infections
- men: burning/itching of urethra, abnormal discharge
- women: infection of reproductive tract, pain/burning during intercourse, abnormal vaginal discharge
4
Q
Three stages of syphilis
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1) hard painless bump at site of infection
2) reddish-brown rash; bumps ooze fluids containing the bacteria
3) lesions on skin, nervous tissue, bone, blood vessels
5
Q
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 is active around the…
A
Mouth
6
Q
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 is active around the…
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Genitals
7
Q
Symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus
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blisters; can be accompanied by fever, aching muscles, swollen lymph glands
8
Q
What is a symptom of Human Papillomaviruses?
A
Genital warts
9
Q
What does HIV commonly infect?
A
Helper T cells
10
Q
Which STIs/STDs are treatable?
A
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Genital Warts
