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SEXUAL HUMANS
First portion of STI NOTES
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
05/03/2011

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Term
Age range at highest risk of STIs
Definition
15-25 years old
Term
BV - symptoms:
Definition
thin, foul smelling vaginal discharge. may be asymptomatic.
Term
BV - transmission
Definition
may be sexual
[men may carry in urethras]
Term
BV -- treatment
Definition
FLAGYL (metronidazole) except in early pregnancy*
Term
BV DIAGNOSIS
Definition
by culture
Term
BV [bacterial vaginosis]... usually caused by
Definition
GARDNERELLA VAGINALIS
Term
CHLAMYDIA (symptoms)... MEN***
Definition
similar 2 gonorrhea BUT MILDER; slight penile discharge; some pain/burn on urination; sore throat if there is an oral infection
Term
CHLAMYDIA -- treatment
Definition
antibiotics
Term
CHLAMYDIA SYMPTOMS --women
Definition
more frequent & sometimes painful urination; lower abdominal pain; pelvic inflammation; vaginal discharge may occur
Term
CHLAMYDIA diagnosis (men)
Definition
analysis of fluid drawn from penis -- URINALYSIS
Term
CHLAMYDIA diagnosis (women)
Definition
analysis of a cervical smear; urinalysis
Term
How often should you be checked for STI's?
Definition
annually.
Term
SYMPTOMS OF GONORRHEA --- [MEN}
Definition
yellowish, thick penile discharge, burning on urination
Term
SYMPTOMS OF GONORRHEA [women]
Definition
increased vaginal discharge, burning on urination, irregular menstrual bleeding [MOST WOMEN SHOW NO EARLY SYMPTOMS****!!!!]
Term
SYPHILIS SYMPTOMS [latent stage] ***MAY BE DORMANT 1-40 years ********* WTF?!?!?!?
Definition
SPIROCHETES BURROW INTO CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & BONES.
Term
SYPHILIS SYMPTOMS [secondary stage: weeks or months later]
Definition
painless skin rash anywhere; mouth sores; painful joints; sore throat; headache; flu-like symptoms
Term
SYPHILIS SYMPTOMS [tertiary stage] *NOTE: STAGE 4/4
Definition
Ulceres form; systematic infection; neurosyphilis -- CAN BE FATAL
Term
SYPHILIS SYMPTOMS: [primary stage]
Definition
painless CHANCRE [hard, round, ulcerlike lesion w/ raised edges] ... appears @ infections site within 2-4 weeks
*****IN WOMEN THIS MAY BE INTERNAL******
... in men - it is usually on penis or scrotum. lips, tongue, rectum.... wherever infection occurred.
Term
SYPHILIS TRANSMISSION OCCURS DURING CONTACT WITH ...
Definition
open lesions, mucous membranes, or skin abrasions on infected person
Term
T/F
men can contract vaginal infections
Definition
Term
T/F
most people w/ candidiasis also have HIV as well
Definition
FALSE;
although they often appear together -- most ppl w/ candidiasis DO NOT HAVE HIV****
Term
T/F --
Children can get STI's.
Definition
TRUE [usually happens to babies @ childbirth]
Term
T/F --
IF YOU HAVE GONORRHEA, YOU PROBABLY HAVE SYPHILIS
Definition
FALSE...
*** IF YOU HAVE GONORRHEA -- YOU PROBABLY ALSO HAVE CHLAMYDIA
Term
T/F --
STI's are a relatively recent phenomenon
Definition
FALSE
[have been written about since 1900 BC - however, were not well understood -- thought to have been a punishment for sinners]
Term
T/F --
SYPHILIS CAN ONLY BE PASSED DURING THE PRIMARY STAGE OF INFECTION
Definition
FALSE
can be passed at any time
Term
T/F --
Some STI's are asymptomatic
Definition
TRUE
Term
T/F --
most women show no early symptoms of gonorrhea
Definition
TRUE
Term
T/F --
the majority both men & women w/ chlamydial infections are asymptomatic.
Definition
TRUE****!!!!
Term
T/F --
the primary stage of SYPHILIS [a painless chancre] is always visible.
Definition
FALSE
in women... it may be INTERNAL
Term
T/F --
there are currently no antibiotic resistant STI's
Definition
FALSE
Term
T/F --
w/ SYPHILIS -- if the primary stage CHANCRE heals -- the infection is gone.
Definition
FALSE
[infection persists after chancre heals!!!!!]
Term
T/F --
you can catch an STI by drinking after someone
Definition
TRUE
Term
T/F --
SYPHILIS CAN REMAIN DORMANT FOR UP TO 40 YEARS IN LATENT STAGE
Definition
TRUE
[yuck]
Term
T/F --
SYPHILIS CAN REMAIN DORMANT FOR UP TO 40 YEARS IN LATENT STAGE
Definition
TRUE
[yuck]
Term
T/F --
men are more vulnerable & less symptomatic than women.
Definition
FALSE
[women are more vulnerable & less symptomatic than men]
Term
T/F --
syphilis is a viral STI
Definition
FALSE
its bacterial
Term
T/F --
the only way to catch an STI is to have unprotected sex
Definition
FALSE
Term
T/F --
undiagnosed STIs cannot cause damage
Definition
FALSE
Term
T/F --
you can move STI's from place to place on your own body.
Definition
TRUE
Term
This disease causes inflammation of the pelvic organs & can eventually lead to infertility.
Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease [PID]
Term
__% of women who contract GONORRHEA have NO SYMPTOMS -- but may pass it on to a partner.
Definition
80 %
Term
also known as MONILIAS & caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS -- this STI is a yeast like fungus that is normally found in the vagina. trouble when out of balance. MAY OCCUR IN MOUTH --> "THRUSH"
Definition
CANDIDIASIS
Term
approx. # of new cases of SYPHILIS each year in US
Definition
120,000
Term
both men & women can be tested for CHLAMYDIA with _____
Definition
blood test
Term
cause of vaginal infections?
Definition
- some caused by infectious agents passed on sexually. many caused by allergic or sensitive reactions to certain chemicals. others caused by imbalances in vaginal chemistry
Term
how is gonorrhea diagnosed?
Definition
clinical inspection; culture of discharge
Term
how many stages of SYPHILIS symptoms are there?
Definition
FOUR.
[primary / secondary / latent /tertiary]
Term
if untreated -- this STI may result in EPIDIDYMITUS
Definition
GONORRHEA
Term
t/f --
SYPHILIS can lead to more serious problems than gonorrhea
Definition
TRUE
[... more serious problems including: BLINDNESS; HEART DISEASE; DETERIORATIVE MENTAL ILLNESS & DEATH]
Term
treatment for gonorrhea
Definition
antibiotics [you hope] ... *unless contract an antibiotic resistant strain
Term
what are the 3 ways an STI can be caused?
Definition
1. bacterial 2. viral 3. other
Term
what are the 4 BACTERIALLY caused STI's
Definition
1. Gonorrhea 2. Chlamydia 3. Syphilis 4. [some] Vaginitis
Term
what happens if gonorrhea is left UNTREATED?
Definition
Epididymitis; kidney problems; PID in women; infertility
[ - gonococcal arthritus; - gonococcal dermatitus; - gonococcal endocarditis; - gonoccocal ophthalmic infection]
Term
what is epididymitis
Definition
Epididymitis is swelling (inflammation) of the epididymis, the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens
Term
when untreated -- gonorrhea can cause kidney problems, infertility & _________ [only for men]
Definition
epididymitis
Term
when untreated -- gonorrhea can cause kidney problems, infertility & _________ [only for women]
Definition
PID [pelvic inflammatory disease]
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