F9 Flashcards
1
Q
Gonorrhea
A
Bacterial infection;
Commonly known as “the clap”;
Most women are asymptomatic;
Can result in PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and sterility
2
Q
Syphilis
A
Bacterial infection; Initially asymptomatic; Within a few weeks, chancre sores appear at site of infection; Has a latent period; Tertiary syphilis infects the CNS
3
Q
Chlamydia
A
Bacterial infection;
Most common bacterial STI in USA;
Often responsible for PID;
Can be contracted by newborns.
4
Q
Chlamydia in newborns results in:
A
Trachoma (eye infection)
Pneumonia
5
Q
Genital warts
A
Viral infection;
Caused by HPV;
80% of cervical cancer cases are linked to HPV
6
Q
Genital herpes
A
Viral infection;
25-50% of adult Americans carry herpes simplex 2 virus;
Characterized by latent periods and flare-ups of vesicles;
Viral infections can be treated but not cured