Unit 3 Chapter 11 Flashcards
What type of STD is Trichomoniasis?
parasite
trichomoniasis transmission
Unprotected sexual contact with vaginal, anal, or oral sex
Genital contact
Can be spread without ejaculation
incubation period of trichomoniasis
5-28 days
2-3 of the most common signs & symptoms of Trichomoniasis
Pain/discomfort when urinating
Genital itching and burning
Discharge from the penis or vagina
treatment of trichomoniasis
Antibiotics, usually treated very quickly and very easily
Incidence rate for trichomoniasis
3,532 cases per 100,000 for women
1,571 cases per 100,000 for men in the US
Chlamydia type
bacteria
Chlamydia transmission
Vaginal, anal, and oral sex without a condom
Bodily fluids from both the semen and vagina
incubation period of Chlamydia
7 to 21 days, but can take up to several months
2-3 symptoms or signs of chlamydia
Painful urination
Pain during sex
Discharge of the vagina and penis
treatment of chlamydia
Antibiotics, each type of drug depends upon how big the dose is
incidence rate of chlamydia
492.2 cases per 100,000 in the US
gonorrhea type
bacteria
gonorrhea transmission
Vaginal, anal, or oral sex
Childbirth to the child
Semen and vaginal fluids on the inside or outside of the genitals, anus, or mouth
incubation period of gonorrhea
Normally 2-5 days, but can take up to 30 days
symptoms of gonorrhea
Discharge from the penis or vagina
Burning when urinating
Itchy/scratchy throat feeling
treatment of gonorrhea
injection of an antibiotic called ceftriaxone
incidence rate of gonorrhea
Average of 1,456 cases per 100,000 people in the US
syphilis type
bacteria
syphilis transmission
Direct contact with sores
Vaginal, anal, or oral sex
Through blood of the person
Using the same needles as someone with it
incubation period of syphilis
10-90 days, usually an average of 21 days
2-3 symptoms of syphilis
Wartlike sores in/on mouth or genital region
Non-itchy rash on palms and soles
Fever
syphilis treatment
Antibiotics like penicillin
incidence rate of syphilis
11.9 cases per 100,00 in the US
genital herpes type
virus
genital herpes transmission
Skin-to-skin contact during sex, even without visible sores
Touching the sore of the person
incubation period of genital herpes
1 to 20 months, but typically 2 to 3 months
incidence rate of genital herpes
Ranges between 236 to 280 cases per 100,000
81 to 98 cases per 100,000 in the US
2-3 symptoms of genital herpes
Small sores on genital area and even the mouth and throat
Itching in genital area
Bleeding during sex
genital herpes treatment
no cure but antiviral pills can help
HPV type
virus
HPV transmission
Skin-to-skin contact during sex
Touching of someone’s genitals or mouth area
incubation period of HPV
1 to 20 months, but typically 2 to 3 months
HPV symptoms
does not cause symptoms, but those that do usually get genital warts
HPV treatment
no cure but treatment to get rid of warts
Freezing using liquid nitrogen & laser therapy
incidence rate of HPV
48,000 cases each year from 2017-2021
Hepatitis B type
virus
Hepatitis B transmission
Contact with infected bodily fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid)
Sharing of needles with the infected person
Given to the baby from childbirth
Incubation period Hep. B
Normally 90 days, ranges from 60-150 days
symptoms of Hep B
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Fatigue
Treatment for Hep B
no cure but antivirals can help
incidence rate of Hep b
5.8 cases per 100,000 in the US
HIV/AIDs type
Virus
HIV/AIDs transmission
Anal or vaginal sex without protection
Sharing of needles with the infected person
Direct contact with infected bodily fluids like blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluid
incubation period of HIV/AIDS
Usually varies from 1 week to 10 months
symptoms of HIV/AIDS
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
HIV treatment
Antiretroviral medications (a combination of HIV medications)
incidence rate of HIV/AIDS
11.3 cases per 100,000 in the US
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Overgrowth of certain bacteria
bacterial vaginosis symptoms
vaginal discharge, may have “fishy” smell, or may show no symptoms.
What is scabies and symptoms
skin infestation of tiny mites, Sarcoptes scabiei. and can cause intense itching
treatment of scabies
topical agents
Pubic Lice transmission
Transfer of lice occurs via physical, usually sexual, contact.
Treatment of Pubic Lice
Can be eliminated by washing pubic hair with liquids containing agents that specifically kill lice.
All of the infected person’s clothes, towels, and bed sheets should be washed with cleaning agents made specifically to kill lice.
