STD Flashcards

1
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  • Infections are caused by direct contact with body fluids through blood transfusion, breast feeding, and sexual intercourse.
  • It affects the immune system and the infected person eventually dies
A

HIV/AIDS

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  • Is caused by gonococcal bacteria which attack the lining of the mucous membrane such as the mouth, throat, vagina, and urethra.
A

Gonorrhea

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3
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infects the genital areas and other parts of the body including the brain and can cause paralysis or even death when left untreated

A

Syphilis

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4
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  • Is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis
  • can cause swollen testicles and a burning sensation during urination for men
  • can result sterility if left untreated as it damages the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
A

Chlamydia

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can cause itching and tingling sensations, abscesses and blisters in the genital area

A

Genital herpes

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6
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are caused by the human papillomavirus and woman with human papillomavirus are prone to cervical cancer. though the warts can be removed

A

genital warts

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