sexually transmitted infections Flashcards
(40 cards)
chlamydia
an organisms causing a sexually transmitted infection; the symptoms in men are a thin, clear discharge and mild pain on urination (50% asymp); women are frequently asymptomatic (75%)
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
an infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus, in women
HPV
human papillomavirus, the organism that causes genital warts
genital warts
a sexually transmitted infection causing warts on the genitals and cervical cancer
genital herpes (Type II)
a sexually transited infection, the symptoms of which are small, painful bumps or blisters on the genitals
HSV
the herpes simplex virus
AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome. a sexually transmitted disease that destroys the body’s natural immunity to infection so that the person is susceptible to and may die from another disease, such as pneumonia or cancer
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS
cumulative risk
the likelihood of contracting an STI after repeated unprotected exposure
AZT
a drug used to treat HIV-infected persons; also called ZDV. stops the virus from multiplying
Gonorrhea
a sexually transited infection that usually causes symptoms of a pulse discharge and painful, burning urination in the male, but is frequently asymptomatic in females
syphilis
a sexually transmitted infection that causes a chancre to appear in the primary stage, transmitted through contact with chancre
Chancre
a painless, ulcer-like lesion with a hard raised edge that is a symptom of syphilis
congenital syphilis
a syphilis infection in a newborn baby resulting from transmutation from an infected mother
hepatitis B (HBV)
a liver disease that can be transmitted sexually or by needle sharing
trichomoniasis
a form of vaginitis causing a frothy white or yellow discharge with an unpleasant odour, caused by protozoan
Public lice
tiny lice that attach themselves to the base of pubic hairs and cause itching; also called crabs
STI-related stigma
awareness that people are judged negatively for contracting an STI
STI-related shame
The negative feelings people have about themselves as a result of receiving an STI diagnosis
Vaginitis
Ann irritation or inflammation of the vagina, usually causing a discharge, very common, not STI
candida
a form of vaginitis causing a thick, white discharge; also called monilia or yeast infection
Prostatitis
an infection, inflammation, or swelling of the prostate gland
what is non-gonococcal urethritis
chlamydia infection in males
chlamydia treatment and untreated
curable with antibiotics.
untreated: PID, scarring of fallopian tubes, damage to urethra, infection of epididymis
