The Reproductive System - Male and Female Reproductive System Disorders - Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 1

STDs can vary according to the types of ____ involved

Answer 1

organisms

Question 2

____ (HIV) is a viral disease that’s sexually transmitted

Answer 2

Human immunodeficiency virus

Question 3

Some commonly used HIV drugs include:

Answer 3

Zidovudine (Retrovir)

Didanosine (Videx)

Stavudine (Zerit)

Abacavir (Ziagen)

Tenofovir (Viread)

Saquinavir (Invirase)

Indinavir (Crixivan)

Efavirenz (Sustiva)

Lopinavir + Ritonavir (Kaletra)

Question 4

Genital herpes is an STD caused by the ____

Answer 4

herpes simplex virus

Question 5

The initial signs are usually blisters around the genitals that can break and leave ____

Answer 5

sore ulcers

Question 6

These ulcers may take ____ to ____ weeks to heal at first

Answer 6

two to four weeks

Question 7

The infection can stay in the body indefinitely, but outbreaks tend to become ____ over the years

Answer 7

fewer and less severe

Question 8

It should be noted that, while transmission from one person to another is more likely during an outbreak, it’s possible to spread the virus even when there are no ____ or ____ visible

Answer 8

blisters or ulcers

Question 9

The risk of spreading the virus can be reduced, though not completely prevented, by using ____ during sexual intercourse

Answer 9

condoms

Question 10

Medications useful in treating genital herpes include

Answer 10

Acyclovir (Zovirax)

Famciclovir (Famvir)

Valacyclovir (Valtrex)