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What are reproductive system infections (RSIs)?

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Infections affecting both males and females caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

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What can untreated RSIs lead to?

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Complications such as infertility, chronic pain, or systemic infection.

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What is vaginitis?

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An infection of the female reproductive system caused by bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, or trichomoniasis.

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What are the common causes of vaginitis?

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  • Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
  • Yeast Infection (Candida albicans)
  • Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis)
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What are the symptoms of vaginitis?

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  • Vaginal itching
  • Discharge (white, yellow, green)
  • Foul odor (fishy in BV)
  • Burning
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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?

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An infection caused by untreated STIs such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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What are the symptoms of PID?

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  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Painful intercourse
  • Irregular bleeding
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What complications can arise from PID?

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  • Infertility
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Chronic pelvic pain
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What sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly associated with RSIs?

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  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Genital Herpes (HSV-2)
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Syphilis
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What are the symptoms of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea?

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Often asymptomatic; may include discharge and painful urination.

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What is cervicitis?

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Inflammation of the cervix, often due to STIs.

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What is cystitis?

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Infection and inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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What are the common causes of urethritis?

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  • Gonococcal Urethritis (GU)
  • Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
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What are the symptoms of urethritis in men?

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  • Burning during urination
  • Discharge
  • Red or swollen urethral opening
  • Itching or tenderness in the penis
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What are the common causes of bacterial cystitis?

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  • E. coli (80-90% of cases)
  • Klebsiella
  • Proteus
  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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What are the symptoms of cystitis?

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  • Burning pain during urination
  • Frequent & urgent need to urinate
  • Cloudy, bloody, or foul-smelling urine
  • Lower abdominal/pelvic discomfort
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What is prostatitis?

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Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland.

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What are the four main types of prostatitis?

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  • Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
  • Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
  • Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
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What are the symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis?

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  • High fever & chills
  • Intense pelvic/perineal pain
  • Painful urination
  • Frequent urination
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What can untreated chlamydia lead to?

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Infertility, chronic pain, and systemic infection.

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What are common risk factors for reproductive system infections?

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  • Unprotected sex
  • Multiple sexual partners
  • Poor hygiene
  • Weakened immune system
  • Douching
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What are some methods of prevention for STIs?

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  • Safe sex (condoms)
  • Regular STI screening
  • HPV vaccination
  • Avoiding douching
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What diagnostic tests are used for STIs?

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  • Swab tests
  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Pap smear/HPV test
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What treatments are available for bacterial STIs?

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  • Antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, ceftriaxone, penicillin)
  • Metronidazole for Trichomoniasis
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What is the role of HPV vaccination?
Protects against cancer-causing strains of HPV.
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What is the significance of early diagnosis and treatment of RSIs?
Crucial to prevent complications like infertility and chronic pain.
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What is Chlamydia?
A bacterial STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
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How is Chlamydia transmitted?
Through vaginal, anal, or oral sex
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What percentage of women and men are often asymptomatic when infected with Chlamydia?
Up to 70% of women and 50% of men
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Is Chlamydia curable?
Yes, it is easily treated with antibiotics
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What are some serious complications of untreated Chlamydia?
* Infertility * Chronic pain * Increased HIV risk
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What are common symptoms of Chlamydia in women?
* Abnormal vaginal discharge * Burning during urination * Pelvic pain * Bleeding between periods * Painful periods
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What are common symptoms of Chlamydia in men?
* Watery or milky discharge from the penis * Burning when urinating * Testicular pain/swelling * Rectal pain/discharge
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What complications can untreated Chlamydia cause in women?
* Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) * Increased risk of HIV * Pregnancy risks
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What complications can untreated Chlamydia cause in men?
* Epididymitis * Reactive arthritis * Prostatitis
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What tests are used to diagnose Chlamydia?
* Urine test * Swab test * Pelvic exam
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What are the first-line antibiotics for treating Chlamydia?
* Azithromycin (1g single dose) * Doxycycline (100mg 2x/day for 7 days)
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What are some prevention methods for Chlamydia?
* Condoms * Regular STI testing * Mutual monogamy * Avoid douching
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What is HPV?
A group of 200+ related viruses, some sexually transmitted
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What percentage of sexually active adults get HPV?
Approximately 80%
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What is the outcome for most HPV infections?
90% clear within 2 years
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What types of cancer can HPV cause?
* Cervical * Anal * Throat * Penile * Other cancers
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What is the HPV vaccine that protects against cancer-causing strains?
Gardasil 9
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What are the low-risk HPV types and their effects?
* 6 * 11 * 40 * 42 * Cause genital warts, not cancer
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What are the high-risk HPV types and their effects?
* 16 * 18 * 31 * 33 * 45 * Can lead to various cancers
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What are symptoms of genital warts caused by low-risk HPV?
* Flesh-colored bumps * Itching * Discomfort * Bleeding during sex
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What are some symptoms of high-risk HPV related cancer?
* Abnormal bleeding * Pelvic pain * Sore throat * Trouble swallowing
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How is HPV spread?
* Vaginal, anal, or oral sex * Skin-to-skin contact * Mother to baby during childbirth
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What is a Pap smear used for?
To check for abnormal cervical cells
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What is the HPV vaccine recommendation for kids?
All kids ages 11-12 (2 doses)
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What is the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine?
Nearly 100% in preventing targeted HPV types if given before exposure
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What are the best defenses against HPV?
* Get vaccinated * Use condoms * Limit sexual partners

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