Unit 13 sexually transmitted infections Flashcards
Most women who contract gonorrhea do not develop symptoms. T / F?
True, about 80% of women have no symptoms
Christopher Columbus brought more than beads, blankets, and tobacco back to Europe from the New World: He also brought syphilis. T / F?
unclear
Gonorrhea and syphilis can be contracted from toilet seats in public rest rooms. T / F?
false
If a syphilitic sore goes away by itself, the infection does not require medical treatment. T / F?
false
Men can develop vaginal infections. T / F?
false
As you are reading this, you are engaged in search-and-destroy missions against foreign agents within your body. T / F?
true
Most people who are infected by HIV remain symptom free and seem to be healthy for years. T / F?
true
Genital herpes can be transmitted only during flare-ups of the infection. T / F?
false
Pubic lice are of the same family of animals as crabs. T / F?
false
sexually transmitted infection (STI)
An infection that’s passed from one person to another through sexual contact. (Some STIs, such as HIV, can also be transmitted in other ways.)
Most common STI in canada?
HPV and HSV
Chlamydia
most common bacterial sti in canada
parasitic, only survives within cells
transmission through unprotected sex
may also cause eye infection
symptoms of chlamydia
Urethritis
thin white discharge from penis
painful urination
scrotum soreness
heaviness in testes
yellow-green discharge
in women:
burning urination
genital irritation
mild discharge
pelvic pain
irregular menstruation
PID
scarring of fallopian tubes
90% men and 70% women show no symptoms
pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)
Inflammation of the pelvic region in women, possibly including the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, abdominal cavity, and ovaries. Its symptoms are abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, fever, and irregular menstrual cycles. The condition may lead to infertility.
T/F penicillin can be used to treat chlamydia infections
false. Chlamydia is resistant to penicillin
Gonorrhea
second most commonly reported bacterial STI in canada
Characterized by discharge and burning urination
if untreated can cause PID/infertility.
pharyngeal gonorrhea
A gonorrheal infection of the pharynx, which is the cavity leading from the mouth and nasal passages to the larynx and esophagus. It’s characterized by a sore throat.
Gonorrhea symptoms
some men experience symptoms within 2-5 days
penile discharge that is clear, then turns yellow-green and pussy
urethritis
burning urination
women:
Cervicitis
yellow-green discharge that irritates vulva
burning urination
Syphilis
An STI caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. It may progress through several stages of development, often from a chancre to a skin rash to damage to the cardiovascular or central nervous system.
Chancre
sore/ulcer
syphilis transmission
unprotected sex where open lesions come into contact with mucus membranes or skin abrasions of their partner
congenital syphilis
A syphilis infection that is present at birth. syphilis can cross the placenta
Syphilis symptoms
stage 1: 2-4 weeks post contact. painless chancre - in woman, usually inside vagina or on cervix
may also appear on lips or tongue
chancre dissapears within a few weeks
Stage 2: weeks-months later. skin rash. painless, red raised bumps, painful joints, sore throat, headaches, fever.
Dormant stage: 1-40 years
Treatment of choice for syphilis
penicillin shot (long acting)