Term
| Public Lice (aka crabs) Transmission |
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Definition
| 1. direct contact (body contact or thorugh shared bedding, clothes, towels, etc. 2. may also spread to other hairy areas of the skin. |
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Term
| Pubic Lice (aka crabs) Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: 1. itching at site of infection. 2. any damage done by scratching. 3. may be able to see "nits", pubic lice eggs. |
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Term
| Public Lice (aka crabs) Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. treated by topical insecticidal lotions or shampoos (not used by pregnant/nursing women/children). 2. shaving of affected area. 3. must wash towels, sheets, and clothes! |
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Term
| scabies (scabies mite) Transmission |
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Definition
| 1. can be passed by close physical contact (sexual and nonsexual). 2. easily passed in crowded conditions. |
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Term
| Scabies (scabies mite) Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: 1. itching, rash (may be so severe as to disrupt sleep) 2. visible reddish tracks, spots, or pustules (due to tunneling by female mites) |
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Term
| Scabies (scabies mite) Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. mites are not usually seen. 2. do not require hairy skin, may be found in hairless areas. 3. treated by topical insecticidal lotion or cream. 4. possibly infected items must be washed and dried. |
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Term
| Trichomoniasis Transmission |
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Definition
| 1. usually passed through sexual contact |
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Term
| Trichomoniasis Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| Men: usually asymptomatic, but slight discharge from urethra and frequent and painful urination. Women: possible asymptomatic, but foul smelling/frothy/greenish vaginal discharge, abnormal discomfort, itching and redness, urge to urinate frequently. |
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Term
| Trichomoniasis Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. infected persons' partner should be treated at same time whether asymptomatic or not. 2. partners can pass it back and forth between them. 3. treated by Oral Flagyl (not during pregnancy) |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. spread by direct contact (nearly almost sexual) 2. mother to fetus |
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Term
| Syphilis Symptoms/ Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: Primary: chancre at site of infection (starts as red bump, becomes sore or ulcer). Secondary: painless rash (may affect palms & sores of feet), fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, muscle pain. Latent: none. Tertiary syphilis: large ulcers may appear on skin or internal organs, organ damage. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. chancre may transmit HIV. 2. in latent phase, person is no longer infectious to partners. 3. tertiary syphilis occurs in about 15% of cases. 4. treated by injected Penicillin. 5. though there is effective antibiotic treatment, syphilis has still managed to resist elimination. |
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Term
| Gonorrhea (aka the clap or the drip) Transmission |
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Definition
| sexual contact (including oral/anal sex) |
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Term
| Gonorrhea (aka the clap or the drip) |
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Definition
| Men: may be asyptomatic, thick discharge of pus from urethra, burning pee, epididymitis. Women: may be asymptomatic, yellow/bloody vaginal discharge, bleeding during coitus, burning pee, may cause PID. M and W: rectal discharge, anal itching, painful bloody bowel movements. |
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Term
| Gonorrhea (aka the clap or the drip) Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. very common 2. babies can be infected, usually in eyes and during birth proces. 3. treated with oral antibiotics. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. sexual contact (can be spread to mouth and throat. 2. woman to infant during childbirth. |
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Term
| Chlamydia Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| Men: may be asymptomatic, thin urethral or anal discharge, burning pee, epididymitis, prostatitis. Women: often asymptomatic, thin vaginal or anal discharge, burning pee, can cause PID- can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy. M and W: local pain or irritation. |
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Term
| Chlamydia Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. relatively new, now the most common of all reportable infectious diseases. 2. can occur in the mouth, throat, or rectum. 3. oral antibiotics. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. sexual or nonsexual contact. 2. HSV 1 (oral herpes, "cold sores") passed primarily through kissing, oral sex. 3. HSV 2 (genital herpes) passed primarily through genital contact, including oral/anal sex. 4. HSV 1 can be located on the genitals, and vice versa. |
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Term
| Herpes Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: 1. recurrent breakouts of blisters or fissures located at site of infection, may be painful, painless, or mildly itchy. 2. reddish, slightly elevated spots or clusters of spots. 3. fever, swollen lymph nodes. 4. can increase risk of cervical cancer. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. most common STD in the US. 2. can spread to other parts of body (eyes via fingers). 3. treated by ora antibiotics, Valtrex. 4. not curable, though treatment may reduce outbreaks. 5. easy to transfer virus to partner during outbreaks. 6. transmission between outbreaks also possible. 7. can transmit to child in birth, can be fatal to infant. 8. majority of people infected don't know it. |
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Term
| Genital warts (HPV type 6 or 11) Transmission |
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Definition
| 1. primarily through sexual contact (including oral and anal sex) |
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Term
| Genital warts (HPV type 6 or 11) Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: may be asymptomatic, soft pink bumps/cauliflower type growths. genital or anal warts. cancer of external genitalia (rare) |
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Term
| Genital Warts (HPV type 6 or 11) Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. removal of warts by freezing, but not HPV. 2. HPV infection is a cause of cancers of the mouth, throat, and vulva. 3. estimated 50-75% of sexually active become affected with HPV. |
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Term
| Precancerous changes in cervix or anus (other HPV types) Transmission |
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Definition
| 1. primarily through sexual contact (including oral/anal) |
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Term
| Precancerous changes in cervix or anus (other HPV types) |
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Definition
| M and W: usually asymptomatic, none and early stages, can cause cervical and anal cancer. |
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Term
| Precancerous changes in cervix or anus (other HPV types) Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. HPV infection is a cause of cancers of the mouth, throat, and vulva. 2. estimated 50-75% of sexually active become affected. 3. vaccine against types 16 and 18 (like Gardasil) |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. sexual contact (including oral/anal) 2. contact with contaminated blood (like sharing needles) |
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Term
| Hepatitis B Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: jaundice, fever, malaise, tenderness and swelling of liver. most people recover. chronic hepatitis and liver problems (cancer, failure, and cirrhosis) |
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Term
| Hepatitis B Additional Info |
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Definition
| 1. no specific treatment for acute infection; several oral antivirals available for chronic hepatitis. 2. vaccine available. 3. Hepatitis c is also an important caue of chronic liver disease, but is not commonly sexually transmitted. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. fecal oral route (but not necessarily sexual, as it may be spread by food handlers) |
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Term
| Hepatitis A Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: similar to Hep B, but milder. does not progress to chronic hepatitis. |
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Term
| Hepatitis A Additional Info |
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Definition
| no specific treatment, vaccine available. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. sexual contact (especially P/V and anal, oral is less common). 2. contaminated blood (needles, transfusions). 3. mother to fetus & breastfeeding. 4. virus can be found in semen, blood, vaginal secretions, tears, saliva & breast milk. |
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Term
| HIV/AIDS Symptoms/Complications |
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Definition
| M and W: 1. acute flu like illness. 2. symptoms vary. 3. after latent period, opportunistic infections. 4. cervical cancer, lymphoma, wasting. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1. not curable. 2. combo fo several oral antiviral drugs (HAART). 3. death not caused by HIV but rahter the opportunistic infections as a result of a failed immune system. 4. young gay and bisexual men are particularly at risk. 5. w/o treatment, people with AIDS typically survive less than a year before succumbing to complications. |
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Term
| Other: Bacterial Vaginosis |
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Definition
| condition where normal vaginal microorganisms are replaced by other bacterial species. 1. status as STD uncertain, but common in sexually active W. 2. causes itching, discomfort, and foul smelling discharge. 3. may lead to PID and premature delivery in W. 4. may be asymptomatic in M and W or accompanied by urethritis in M. |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the urethra, usually caused by an infection. 1. common but not necessarily caused by sexual transmission. 2. gonorrhea may be a cause of urethritis in M, if it is not then it is called nongonococcal urethritis (NGU). 3. symptoms: painful urination, urethral discharge. 4. can spread to bladder (cystitis) and reproductive tract. |
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Term
| Other: Molluscum Contagiosum |
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Definition
| skin condition caused by a pox virus. 1. transmitted by direct skin to skin contact, and contact with infected clothing or towels (non sexual transmission is common). 2. marked by small raised bumps. 3. does not cause any serious health problems. |
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