Sex Ed Flashcards

(46 cards)

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Methods of transmissions

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sex
infected needles
mother passing the virus to the baby
blood transfusion (especially before 1985)

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Normal T-cell count

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500-1500/mL of blood

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the T-cell count of a person who has AIDS

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less than 200 T-cells/mL of blood

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Incubation period for AIDS

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indefinite; depends on the following
how healthy and strong someone is when diagnosed
how soon after infection the virus was found
if the drugs for that person
if the person can afford the medication
if the person can handle the side effects
the different strains of the virus
unknown human difference (genetics?)

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Symptomatic Aids

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symptoms and HIV/AIDS person has in addition to opportunistic infections. For example, 
swollen glands
cough
fever/chills
night sweats
vomiting
diarrhea
loss of appetite
fatigue
insomnia
wasting
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6
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Drugs for AIDS

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they interfere with the replication process

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VD

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Veneral Disease

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STD

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sexually transmitted disiase

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STI

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sexually transmitted infection

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The “BIg Four”

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Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Genital Warts
Genital Herpes

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Cause of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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bacteria

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Cure for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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antibiotics

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Incubation Period for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

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3 days - 3 weeks

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Symptoms for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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painful urination
abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina
abnormal menstruation
abdominal pain in women
*some women won’t have any symptoms
**symptoms will go away after a week or so- this means the disease is getting worse

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Complication if Chlamydia and Gonorrhea is Untreated

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sterility
ectopic (tubal)
pregnancy
P.I.D.
passing the disease onto a new born baby or other people
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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Cause of Syphilis

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bacteria

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18
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Stage 1 of Syphilis

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duration: 10 - 90 days
symptoms: chancre (syphilis sore)

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Stage 2 of Syphilis

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duration: 90 days - 2 years
symptoms: non-itching rash and flu-like symptoms

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Stage 3 of Syphilis

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duration: 2 - 20 years
symptoms: organ damage, blindness, insanity, death

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Cause of Genital Warts

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HPV

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Human Papilloma Virus

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Treatment for Genital Warts

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removal of warts/vaccine for women

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Incubation Period for Genital Warts

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Symptoms of Genital Warts
the warts themselves itching burning sensation
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Complications of Genital Warts if Untreated
cervical cancer warts will spread can lead to cancer in men also
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AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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CDC
Centers of Disease Control
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NIH
National Institutes of Health
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GRID
Gay Related Immuno Deficiency
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KS
Kaposi's Sarcoma
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Cause of Genital Herpes
virus
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Treatment for Genital Herpes
medication to minimize the severity and frequency of the outbreaks
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Incubation Period for Genital Herpes
1 - 30 days
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Symptoms for Genital Herpes
painful blisters on the genitals or around the mouth flu-like symptoms itching or burning before and during an outbreak blisters last 1-3 weeks
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Complications if Genital Herpes is Untreated
passing the disease to a partner | passing the disease to a baby during child birth
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When abstinence is appropriate
if you are too young if you are not ready for all of the responsibilities associated with having sex if you aren't married if you are not in a monogamous relationship if you are feeling pressure to have sex if you are unsure
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When abstinence isn't important
if you are married if you are an adult in a monogamous relationship *abstinence is the only 100% sure way to avoid STD's and unwanted pregnancies
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Birth Control Methods Must Be...
``` safe effective convenient inexpensive painless private give us a variety of choices ```
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Spermicide
kills sperm
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Barriers
male and female condoms diaphragm cervical cap 88-98%
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Hormones
``` "the pill" vaginal ring patch injection implants plan "B" ```
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Prevent Implantation
IUD
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IUD
Intra-Uterine Device
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Surgery
vasectomy/tubal ligation (complete hysterectomy