Unit 13 sexually transmitted infections

Question 1

Most women who contract gonorrhea do not develop symptoms. T / F?

Answer 1

True, about 80% of women have no symptoms

Question 2

Christopher Columbus brought more than beads, blankets, and tobacco back to Europe from the New World: He also brought syphilis. T / F?

Answer 2

unclear

Question 3

Gonorrhea and syphilis can be contracted from toilet seats in public rest rooms. T / F?

Answer 3

false

Question 4

If a syphilitic sore goes away by itself, the infection does not require medical treatment. T / F?

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Men can develop vaginal infections. T / F?

Answer 5

false

Question 6

As you are reading this, you are engaged in search-and-destroy missions against foreign agents within your body. T / F?

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Most people who are infected by HIV remain symptom free and seem to be healthy for years. T / F?

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Genital herpes can be transmitted only during flare-ups of the infection. T / F?

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Pubic lice are of the same family of animals as crabs. T / F?

Answer 9

false

Question 10

sexually transmitted infection (STI)

Answer 10

An infection that’s passed from one person to another through sexual contact. (Some STIs, such as HIV, can also be transmitted in other ways.)

Question 11

Most common STI in canada?

Answer 11

HPV and HSV

Question 12

Chlamydia

Answer 12

most common bacterial sti in canada
parasitic, only survives within cells
transmission through unprotected sex
may also cause eye infection

Question 13

symptoms of chlamydia

Answer 13

Urethritis
thin white discharge from penis
painful urination
scrotum soreness
heaviness in testes
yellow-green discharge

in women:
burning urination
genital irritation
mild discharge
pelvic pain
irregular menstruation
PID
scarring of fallopian tubes
90% men and 70% women show no symptoms

Question 13

pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)

Answer 13

Inflammation of the pelvic region in women, possibly including the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, abdominal cavity, and ovaries. Its symptoms are abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, fever, and irregular menstrual cycles. The condition may lead to infertility.

Question 13

T/F penicillin can be used to treat chlamydia infections

Answer 13

false. Chlamydia is resistant to penicillin

Question 14

Gonorrhea

Answer 14

second most commonly reported bacterial STI in canada
Characterized by discharge and burning urination
if untreated can cause PID/infertility.

Question 15

pharyngeal gonorrhea

Answer 15

A gonorrheal infection of the pharynx, which is the cavity leading from the mouth and nasal passages to the larynx and esophagus. It’s characterized by a sore throat.

Question 16

Gonorrhea symptoms

Answer 16

some men experience symptoms within 2-5 days
penile discharge that is clear, then turns yellow-green and pussy
urethritis
burning urination
women:
Cervicitis
yellow-green discharge that irritates vulva
burning urination

Question 17

Syphilis

Answer 17

An STI caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. It may progress through several stages of development, often from a chancre to a skin rash to damage to the cardiovascular or central nervous system.

Question 18

Chancre

Answer 18

sore/ulcer

Question 19

syphilis transmission

Answer 19

unprotected sex where open lesions come into contact with mucus membranes or skin abrasions of their partner

Question 20

congenital syphilis

Answer 20

A syphilis infection that is present at birth. syphilis can cross the placenta

Question 21

Syphilis symptoms

Answer 21

stage 1: 2-4 weeks post contact. painless chancre - in woman, usually inside vagina or on cervix
may also appear on lips or tongue
chancre dissapears within a few weeks

Stage 2: weeks-months later. skin rash. painless, red raised bumps, painful joints, sore throat, headaches, fever.

Dormant stage: 1-40 years

Question 22

Treatment of choice for syphilis

Answer 22

penicillin shot (long acting)

Question 23

Vaginitis

Answer 23

Any type of vaginal infection or inflammation

Question 24

Bacterial vaginosis

Answer 24

A form of vaginitis usually caused by the Gardnerella vaginalis bacterium. characterized by foul smelling vaginal discharge oral abx or topical to tx.

Question 25

Candidiasis

Answer 25

Form of vaginitis caused by yeast like fungus

Question 26

Trichomoniasis

Answer 26

A form of vaginitis caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. women: vaginal itching/burning, pain during sex/urination, foamy white discharge men are usually symptom free

Question 27

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 27

A sexually transmitted virus that destroys white blood cells in the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to life-threatening diseases.

Question 28

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 28

A condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and characterized by destruction of the immune system, stripping the body of its ability to fend off life-threatening diseases.

Question 29

immune system

Answer 29

The complex of mechanisms the body uses to protect itself from disease-causing agents such as pathogens.

Question 30

leukocytes

Answer 30

White blood cells that are essential to the body’s defences against infection.

Question 31

antigen

Answer 31

A protein, toxin, or other substance to which the body reacts by producing antibodies. The word is formed from “antibody generator.”

Question 32

antibody

Answer 32

A specialized protein that attaches itself to a foreign body, inactivates it, and marks it for destruction.

Question 33

opportunistic diseases

Answer 33

Diseases that take hold only when the immune system is weakened and unable to fend them off. Pneumonia KAposis sarcoma toxoplasmosis herpes

Question 34

Begnnings of aids s/s

Answer 34

Swollen lymph nodes fatigue fever night sweats diarrhea weightloss

Question 35

antiretroviral therapy (ART)

Answer 35

A combination of drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS. ART allows people with HIV to live healthy lives and greatly reduces the chances of transmitting HIV to sex partners.

Question 36

pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 36

The use of HIV antiviral medications by HIV-negative people who are at high risk for HIV infection.

Question 37

post-exposure prohylaxis (PEP)

Answer 37

The use of HIV antiviral medications by HIV-negative people within 72 hours after potential exposure to HIV.

Question 38

genital herpes

Answer 38

An STI caused by the herpes ­simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). It’s characterized by blister-like sores on the genitals.

Question 39

herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1)

Answer 39

The virus that causes oral herpes, which is characterized by cold sores on the lips and in the mouth. HSV-1 can be transmitted from the mouth of an infected person to the genitals of another person, resulting in genital herpes.

Question 40

herpes simplex virus, type 2 (HSV-2)

Answer 40

A virus that causes many cases of genital herpes. It is usually transmitted through genital-to-genital contact.

Question 41

ocular herpes

Answer 41

A herpes infection of the eye, usually caused by touching an infected area of the body and then touching the eye.

Question 42

prodromal symptoms

Answer 42

Warning symptoms that signal the onset or flare-up of a disease.

Question 43

hepatitis

Answer 43

An inflammation of the liver.

Question 44

HPV

Answer 44

Most common STI in world 70% of adult canadians will have an infection in their lifetime.

Question 45

genital warts

Answer 45

An STI caused by the human papillomavirus. It takes the form of warts around the genitals and anus.

Question 46

ectoparasite

Answer 46

A parasite that lives on the outer surface of an animal.

Question 47

pediculosis

Answer 47

An infestation of pubic lice.

Question 48

scabies

Answer 48

A parasitic infestation by a tiny mite that may be transmitted through sexual contact or contact with infested fabrics.

Question 49

Many Canadian university students are unaware of HPV, which causes                                  . genital herpes hepatitis B genital warts molluscum contagiosum

Answer 49

c

Question 50

As many as                                 of men and                                 of women with chlamydia have no symptoms. 90%; 70% 75%; 50% 35%; 10% 25%; 70%

Answer 50

a

Question 51

Untreated chlamydia can lead to                                 in women. yeast infections wasting syndrome cervical cancer pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 51

d

Question 52

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends HPV vaccination for                                  . females, but not males, aged 9 to 19 females, but not males, aged 9 to 23 females aged 9 to 26 and males who have sex with males in the same age group females and males aged 9 to 26

Answer 52

d

Question 53

According to the Canadian Health Measures Survey, what percentage of Canadians aged 14 to 59 have HSV-2? 6.1% 13.6% 21.3% 31.1%

Answer 53

b

Question 54

The people living with an STI participating in Foster and Byers’ (2016) study                                  . were more likely to have changed sex partners in the previous three months compared to people without STIs reported high levels of sexual satisfaction and sexual self-esteem reported high anxiety in sexual situations were more likely to have a high social status among their peers compared to people without STIs

Answer 54

b

Question 55

Which of the following is a psychological factor in the spread of STIs? multiple means of transmission perceived low risk the fact that many cases of STI are asymptomatic socioeconomic status

Answer 55

b

Question 56

ART is effective in treating                                  . HPV hepatitis A HIV syphilisc

Question 57

Which of the following is a social factor in the spread of STIs? socioeconomic status lack of vaccines PEP the fact that many cases of STI are asymptomatica

Answer 57

a

Question 58

Which of the following is not considered an effective prevention strategy for reducing your risk of STIs? going with your partner to a clinic so you can both be tested for STIs using birth-control pills engaging in mutual masturbation instead of penile–vaginal or penile–anal intercourse using latex condoms

Answer 58

b