Part III

Question 1

Explain Chlamydia. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 1

curable STD (seen frequently among sexually active young adults

Symptoms: sometimes asymptomatic, discharge, itching, etc.

Transmission: childbirth; vaginal, anal, and oral sex

Curable? Yes

Treatment: meds, abstinence until treated, sexual partners need evals and treatment too, retesting after 3 months.

Question 2

Explain Gonorrhea. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 2

Gonorrhea: curable STI (also normally co-infected with Chlamydia)

Symptoms: sometimes asymptomatic, discharge, itching, arthritis, rectal infection, etc

Transmission: childbirth; vaginal, anal, and oral sex

Curable? Yes

Treatment: meds, abstinence until treated, sexual partners need evals and treatment too, retesting after 3 months.

Question 3

Explain Genital Herpes. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 3

Genital Herpes: Lifelong recurrent viral disease (most people not diagnosed

Symptoms: itching/tingling, blister-like genital lesions, urine retention, fever, muscle aches, etc.

Transmission: secretions or sexual content (depending on type)

Curable? No cure

Treatment: Antivirals, coping counsel, education (no cure)

Question 4

Explain Bacterial Vaginosis. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 4

Bacterial Vaginosis:

Symptoms: sometimes asymptomatic, vaginal discharge, etc.

Transmission: sexual contact

Curable? Yes

Treatment: antibiotic, teaching precautions

Question 5

Explain Syphilis. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 5

Syphilis:

Symptoms: rash, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, etc. (much worse symptoms later on)

Transmission: sexual content with infected person

Curable? Yes, depending on its stage

Treatment: antibiotic therapy

Question 6

Explain Trichomoniasis. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 6

Trichomoniasis:

Symptoms: sometimes aysyptomatic, dysuria, etc.

Transmission: intercourse with infected partner, genital contact with damp objects such as towels/wet clothing.

Curable? Yes

Treatment: medication, abstinence until therapy completed, sexual partners tested.

Question 7

Explain Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 7

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Symptoms: typically asymptomatic, virus can cause painless genital lumps or growths

Transmission: sexual contact

Curable? No

Treatment: no treatment; typically goes away on its own

Question 8

Explain HIV. Name symptoms, transmission, treatment, and if its curable.

Answer 8

HIV

Symptoms: fever, muscle pains, sore throat, diarrhea, etc.

Transmission: body fluids (blood, breast milk, semen, etc.)

Curable? no

Treatment: ART therapy helps pts live longer, healthier lives