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Who is in the ‘at risk’ group for contracting a STI and specifically which STIs?

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Men who have sex with men (Most STIs)

Young people (Chlamydia + Gonorrhea)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Most STIs, particularly syphilis)

Culturally and liguistically diverse (Hep B)

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How is chlamydia transmissable?

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Vaginal, anal and oral sex

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What is the most common STI in Australia?

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Chlamydia

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What type of microorganism is chlamydia?

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Bacteria

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How do you test for chlamydia?

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Swabs/ Urine sample

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Is chlamidia curable?

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Yes, antibiotics

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Is there a vaccine for chlamydia?

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No

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What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

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Unusual discharge

Painful urination

typically no symptoms

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How is gonorrhea spead and does it have symptoms?

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Spread: Oral, vaginal + anal sex

In many cases, gonorrhea infection causes no symptoms.

Painful urination, unusual discharge

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Gonorrhoea

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What are the 4 stages of syphilis?

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  • Primary - a painless sore or ulcer (chancre) develops
  • Secondary - rashes, swollen glands, headaches and pain
  • Latent - it stops causing symptoms but is still infectious
  • Tertiary - can reappear in the heart, brain or spinal cord
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Syphilis

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Syphilis

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Mycoplasma Genitalium

Type:

Testing:

Curable:

Vaccine:

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What symptoms does mycoplasma genitalium cause?

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Similar symptoms to chlamydia but may cause infertility if not treated

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Human Papilloma Virus

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Testing:

Curable:

Vaccine:

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How is HPV transmitted?

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Through skin to skin contact.

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What is the most common symptom of HPV?

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Genital warts

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Herpes

Type:

Testing:

Curable:

Vaccine:

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What is the symptom for HSV-1 (herpes)?

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Oral cold sores

20
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What is the main symptom for HSV-2?

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Genital Herpes

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How is Herpes transmitted?

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Skin to skin and oral sex

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Molluscum Contagiousum

Type:

Testing:

Curable:

Vaccine:

23
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How is molluscum contagiousum transmitted?

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Are there long termeffects of molluscum contagiousum

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Pubic lice: ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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What differentiates scabies and pubic lice?
Scabies burrow under skin and pubic lice attach to hair.
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Scabies: ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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How is trichomoniasis transmitted?
Unprotected vaginal sex (Seminal and vaginal fluids).
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Trichomoniasis ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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Thrush / Candidiasis ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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Does trichomoniasis have long term effects?
Yes
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Hepatitis A ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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How is Hep A transmitted?
Occurs through contact w/ faeces so more common in men who bang men
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Hepatitis B ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
Through, blood, semen and vaginal fluid
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How is Hepatitis C transmitted?
Only through blood to blood contact
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Hepatitis C ## Footnote Type: Testing: Curable: Vaccine:
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Who is at risk for Hep C?
Everyone, but increased risk for Men who have sex w/ men and get the kink on (rougher practice)
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What are the signs and symptoms of an STI?
DRIPS: Discharge (unusual) Redness or rash Itching Painful urination Sores
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What are the phases of HIV with no treatment?
Exposure Window Period (2-12 wks) Seroconversion Asymptomatic phase (8-12 yrs) AIDS diagnosis AIDS phase (2-4 yrs)
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How is HIV treated?
Anti-retroviral medication (ART) - 1-3 pills daily - Can treat to the extent where it is not transmissable anymore = Treatment as prevention
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What is it called when someone is treated for HIV and reduce viral load to undetectable levels and cannot transmit?
Undetectable = Untransmissable
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What is the PreExposure Prophylaxis? (PrEP)
PrEP is a medication that is proven to be highly effective at preventing HIV transmission through sexual contact when taken daily. Contains Tenofir and emtricitabine. 99% effective
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What is Post Exposure Prophylaxis?
PEP is a medication taken after a HIV exposure. It’s over 85% effective at preventing HIV transmission. Must be taken within 72 hours. Must be taken for 4 weeks

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