Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections Flashcards

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are infections that are passed from person to person through sexual contact.

A

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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one of the most common STIs; caused by a bacterium that exists in vaginal secretions and semen (“cum”); can be spread by vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a condom or latex/polyurethane barrier.

A

Clamydia

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are caused by viruses; HPV (Human
Papillomavirus) are small, rough lumps that can appear around the vagina, penis, or anus.

A

Genital Warts

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4
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often called “the clap”, this bacterial
sexually transmitted infection exists in
vaginal secretions and semen; it can be
spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex
without a condom or latex/polyurethane
barrier

A

Gonorrhea

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5
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caused by a virus that lives in the nerves and has two types (HSV1) and (HSV2)

A

Herpes

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A type of Herpes usually causes cold sores around the mouth.

A

Herpes Simplex Type 1(HSV-1)

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A type of Herpes usually
causes sores in the genital area.

A

Herpes Simplex Type 2 (HSV-2)

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8
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The virus that causes AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome); present in
blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and
breast milk; can be spread through
vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier

A

Human Immunodeficiency virus

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9
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caused by a bacterium; it can be spread
by vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier.
- The disease has several phases

A

Syphilis

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10
Q

__________ syphilis may
have pain-free open sores, called
chancres, in the genital or anal area or
around the mouth; the sores usually heal
on their own in three to six weeks.

A

Primary Syphilis

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11
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stage of syphilis that often have a rash and/or hair loss.

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Second Syphilis

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caused by a bacterium; it can be
spread by vaginal or anal sex or skin-to-skin contact with sores.

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Chancroid

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13
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an inflammation (irritation) of the
liver that are caused by viruses that exist in blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and breast
milk

A

Hepatitis

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14
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hey live in the pubic hair and can be
transmitted by skin-to-skin contact; they
can also be spread through infected
clothes and bedding.

A

Pubic Lice

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15
Q

caused by a single-celled germ called
a protozoa; can be spread during
vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier

A

Trichomoniasis

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