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| The term 'venereal disease' was derived from...? |
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| Venus, the Roman goddess of love. |
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More than half of sexually active adults acquire one or more STDs at some point in their lives.
True or False? |
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| The first descriptions of syphilis were recorded during the era of ...? |
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| Despite being constantly bombarded with sexual messages and imagery, people today...? |
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Are generally misinformed about their risk of acquiring an STD
Do not have accurate information about STDs
Are too scared or embarrassed to ask for information about STDs |
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Some STDs are no more than a minor nuisance, others can cause significant pain and can become chronic and last a lifetime.
True or False? |
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There are no lethal STDs.
True or False? |
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There is no association between STDs and cancer.
True or False? |
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Some STDs may result in infertility.
True or False? |
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A person with an STD will almost always have symptoms of some kind.
True or False? |
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Which of these statements is true?
a. Oral sex is safe. You can't get an infection through oral sex.
b. Douching after sex will help protect you from getting an STD.
c. If you have a Herpes infection, you can transmit it to a partner even if you have no symptoms at the time.
d. Condoms prevent transmission of all STDs. |
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| If you have a Herpes infection, you can transmit it to a partner even if you have no symptoms at the time. |
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| The lymph nodes that most often swell first with a genital infection are located...? |
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| In the groin (inguinal) area. |
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| The tip, or “head”, of the penis is correctly called the ____________. |
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Pearly penile papules are early signs of an STD on the penis.
True or False? |
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Smegma, a substance produced by the mucous membranes of the foreskin in males, is also produced by the clitoral hood (prepuce).
True or False? |
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| The correct term for all of the female external genital anatomy is _________. |
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| Moving from an individual’s front to back, the correct order of female structures is ...? |
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| Clitoris, opening of the urethra, opening of the vagina, anus. |
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Following ovulation, the egg (ovum) travels from the ovary, through the cervix, and into the uterus.
True or False? |
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Failure of an ovum to be drawn into the fallopian tube can result in an ectopic pregnancy.
True or False? |
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Males and females have basically the same sexual response cycles.
True or False? |
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Glandular activity during sexual arousal in both males and females has no effect on vulnerability to STD infection.
True or False? |
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A vaginal discharge accompanied by odor, itching, or pain in the genital area may be the only sign of a vaginal or cervical infection.
True or False? |
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| Can occur without any sexual activity AND may lead to mucopurulent cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease. |
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About one-third of all people have allergic reactions to spermicides and other lubricants.
True or False? |
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Which of the following STDs usually produce painless “sores”?
a. chancroid
b. syphilis
c. genital herpes
d. chancroid AND syphilis |
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The “chancre” appears at the site of a primary syphilis infection.
True or False? |
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| A thick, white, and clumpy vaginal discharge, along with vulvovaginal irritation, are characteristic signs of a _____________ infection. |
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| A nongonococcal urethral infection (NGU) in males...? |
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| Can be caused by a number of different pathogens AND may lead to prostatitis. |
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On average, a woman will have 3 bacterial urinary tract infections in her lifetime.
True or False? |
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Pearly penile papules are a type of genital wart.
True or False? |
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| One survey, conducted among college women, showed that fewer than ___ used any method to protect against STD infection. |
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A person can become infected with an STD organism after just one sexual encounter.
True or False? |
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Definition
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People who are in love don’t need to use condoms.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Pre-ejaculate can still transmit infection.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| Which are chronic diseases that create ‘special’ topics for discussion with a new partner? |
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Definition
a. hepatitis B or C
b. herpes
c. human papilloma virus
d. all the above |
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Abstinence (not having sexual contact) is the only 100% effective means of avoiding pregnancy or STDs.
True or False? |
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Definition
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If used correctly, hormonal contraceptives like the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring are effective in preventing many STDs.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Diaphragms and cervical caps are barrier contraceptives that are inserted into the vagina and left there until removed by a healthcare provider.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Which of the following does the textbook consider absolutely unsafe sex?
a. Hand contact with your partner’s genital or anal area without a glove
b. Oral-anal contact with a barrier
c. Receiving oral sex without a condom or barrier
d. Wet (French) kissing |
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Definition
| Receiving oral sex without a condom or barrier |
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Douching before/after unprotected sex may increase the risk of STD infection.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| Approximately ____ million new STD infections occur each year. |
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Definition
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The national gonorrhea rate is at the highest level ever recorded.
True or False? |
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In 2010, Chlamydia STD infection rates reached the highest number of cases ever reported to CDC for any condition.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| In 2010, the median state-specific Chlamydia test positivity rate among 15-24 year old women was...? |
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Recent increases in reported Chlamydia rates are likely due to increased screening.
True or False? |
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| Which racial/ethnic group, in 2010, had the greatest gonorrhea infection rates? |
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| Which U.S. geographic region had the highest gonorrhea rate in 2010? |
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The U.S. rate of reported primary & secondary syphilis declined in 2010 from the previous year.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| Sentinel surveillance for cervical HPV infection, using DNA tests for high-risk types, indicated a prevalence of approximately ___ among U.S. women. |
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Repeated seroprevalence (percentage of people with antibodies) studies of HSV-2 in the U.S. indicate that Herpes prevalence has been declining.
True or False? |
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Some bacteria are normal inhabitants of human skin and mucous membranes.
True or False? |
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Which of the following is not a syndrome caused by a number of different bacteria?
a. bacterial vaginosis
b. mucopurulent cervicitis
c. chancroid
d. nongonococcal urethritis |
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Bacterial vaginosis is only considered an STD in female-female couples.
True or False? |
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In chlamydia infections...?
a. the bacteria can attach to sperm and penetrate deep into the female reproductive tract.
b. the bacteria multiply inside infected cells.
c. the bacteria are resistant to penicillin, but can be treated with other antibiotics.
d. all of the above |
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| Produces painless genital granulomas in 90% of those infected. |
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Term
| Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)...? |
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Definition
| Is caused by a chlamydia bacterium. |
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Definition
| Usually infects the lining of the both the vagina and urethra in females. |
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)...?
is caused by an STD about 85% of the time.
b. may result when bacteria infect tissues above the cervix.
c. has a greater risk of occurring in women who douche.
d. increases the risk of infertility by about 20% with each episode.
e. all of the above |
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Syphilis can be transmitted by kissing.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Many STDs (in both males and females) increase the risk of transmitting HIV.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
Yeast infections in women can occur due to taking antibiotics for another infection.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| It is estimated that ___ percent of women will develop a symptomatic yeast infection at some point in their lives. |
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Definition
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Douching disrupts the normal environment of the vagina and may make a woman more likely to get a yeast infection.
True or False? |
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Definition
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All over the counter anti-fungal medications work equally as well and are 100% effective at eliminating a yeast infection.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
Trichomonas vaginalis...?
a. is a sexually transmitted protozoan.
b. is probably the most common sexually transmitted organism worldwide.
c. usually causes an asymptomatic infection in males.
d. rarely, if ever, causes oral or anal infection.
e. All of the above |
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| Women infected with Trichomonas experience symptoms about ___ percent of the time. |
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Definition
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Term
Pubic lice do not always cause itching.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
Pubic lice and head lice are different species, but are treated with the same medications.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| The mites that cause scabies...? |
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Definition
| Burrow into the skin and lay eggs. |
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Term
Most people who have scabies develop a rash on their hands and wrists.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What causes a yeast infection? |
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Definition
| Fungus, Candida albicans. |
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Term
| What causes Trichomoniasis? |
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Definition
| Protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis. |
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Term
| What is the most common STD worldwide? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are women's symptoms of trichomoniasis? |
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Definition
| Itching, yellow-green, foul smelling discharge. |
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| What is the treatment for Trichomoniasis? |
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Definition
| Anti-protozoal- pill form only. |
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Term
| What is the cause of pubic lice? |
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Definition
| Arthropod; phthirus pubis. |
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Term
| What is the cause of scabies? |
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Definition
| Arthropod; sarcopetes scabei. |
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Term
| What are men's symptoms of trichomoniasis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most common vaginal disorder? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cause of bacterial vaginosis. |
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Definition
| Overgrowth of gardeneralla, Bacteroides, or mycoplasma over lactobacillis. |
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Term
| What is the natural flora of the vagina? |
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Definition
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Term
| What percentage of women experience symptoms in bacterial vaginosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the scientific name for Chancroid? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is Hemophilis ducreyi? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the treatment in Chancroid. |
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Definition
| Treatable, but resolves in 1-3 months. Antibiotic resistance increasing. |
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Term
| What is scientific name for Chlamydia? |
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Definition
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Definition
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| What is the percentage of asymptomatic people with Chlamydia, male and female? |
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Definition
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Term
| Symptoms of chlamydia in women are? |
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Definition
| Discharge, burning, pelvic pain. |
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| Symptoms of chlamydia in men are? |
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Definition
| Discharge, painful urination, swollen testes. |
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Term
| What can the effects of chlamydia be? |
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Definition
| Reiter's syndrome; PID; infertitility. |
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Term
| What is the other name for Donovanoisis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the other name of Granuloma inguinale? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the scientific name of Donovanosis? |
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Definition
| Klebsiella (calymmatobacterium) granulomatis. |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of donovanosis? |
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Definition
| Very rare in US and poorly infectious. |
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Term
| When do symptoms occur in donovanosis? |
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Definition
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| What is the treatment for Donovanosis? |
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Definition
| Treatable with antibiotics, but requires sustained dose. |
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Term
| What are the most common bacteria that cause epididymitis and prostatitis? |
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Definition
| N. gonorrheae or C.trachomatis. |
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Term
| Other than STDs what else can cause epididymitis and prostatis? |
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Definition
| Injury, catheterization, or "stones" |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of epidymitis and prostatis? |
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Definition
| red swollen scrotum, pain in the perineum, difficult urination. |
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Term
| What is the scientific name for Gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do the gonorrhea bacteria reside? |
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Definition
| On the mucous membranes; primarily urethra in male and cervix and urethra in female. |
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Term
| What is the incubation time of gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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| Bacteria form for Chancroid. |
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Definition
| Gram neg rods, produce toxin. |
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| Bacteria form for chlamydia. |
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Definition
| Gram neg cocci, intracellular. |
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| Bacteria form for donovanosis |
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Definition
| Gram neg rod w/bipolar staining. |
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| Bacteria form for gonorrhea |
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Definition
| Gram neg diplococci; very labile. |
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| What percentage of males are symptomatic for gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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| What percentage of women are symptomatic for gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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Term
| What percentage of women develop PID due to gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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| How is gonorrhea treated? |
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Definition
| Treated with antibiotic, resistant strains becoming a problem. |
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Term
| What causes Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)? |
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Definition
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Term
| How common is Lymphogranuloma venereum? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 3 stages of lyphogranuloma venereum? |
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Definition
| 1. small painless bumps 2. lymph node swlling 3. permanent scarring, elephantiasis. |
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Term
| What is mucopurulent cervicitis? |
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Definition
| Infection of the inner cervix. |
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Term
| What causes mucopurulent cervicitis? |
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Definition
| Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, other bacteria. |
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Term
| How are the symptoms in mucopurulent cervicitis? |
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Definition
| Often no symptoms, but possible discahrge blood leaking. |
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Term
| What does nongonoccal urethritis (NGU) essentially stand for? |
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Definition
| Urethral infection in males - not gonorrhea. |
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Term
| What are some of the causes of nongonoccoal urethritis (NGU)? |
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Definition
| Chlamydia, mycoplasma, trichomonas, HSV. Or fecal/oral bacteria. |
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Term
| What is the symptoms in nongonoccal urethritis (NGU)? |
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Definition
| Clear-white non pus disccharge. |
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Term
| What can happen to nongonoccal urethritis (NGU)? |
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Definition
| Can progress to epididymitis or prostatis. |
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Term
| What is used to treat nongonoccal urethritis (NGU)? |
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Definition
| Antibiotics (if bacterial) and it works 95% of the time. |
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Term
| What essentially is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? |
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Definition
| Bacteria infection of the tissues beyond the cervix. |
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Term
| What are some causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? |
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Definition
| Gonorrhea, chlamydia, vaginal bacteria. |
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Term
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Definition
| 1 million per year in US. |
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Term
| What percentage of PID cases are due to an STD? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some of the risks of PID? |
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Definition
| 20# risk of infertility + chronic pain, each episode increases risk. |
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Term
| What are symptoms of PID? |
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Definition
| Pain, bleeding, discarge. |
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Term
| What bacteria causes proctocolitis? |
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Definition
| Shigella, salmonella, campylobacter, E. histolytica. |
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Term
| What bacteria causes proctitis? |
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Definition
| Gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, syphilis. |
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Term
| What bacteria causes enteritis? |
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Definition
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Term
| When can proctocolitis, proctitis, and enteritis considered STDS? |
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Definition
| If introducted via anal sex |
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Term
| What is the scientific name for syphilis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the bacteria form for syphilis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What stage of syphilis is it no longer infectious? |
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Definition
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Term
| What percent of new infections per year in the 15-24 years old category? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many million have incurable diseases? |
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Definition
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Term
| What percentage of those with incurable diseases are teenagers? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are notifiable diseases? |
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Definition
| chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilia. |
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Term
| What is the most freequently reported infection disease in the US? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the incidence of chlamydia? |
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Definition
| 2.8 million/year; 1.3 million/ year reported. |
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Term
| What are the reported rates of women and minority groups compared in Chlaymydia? |
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Definition
| 2.5x higher in women and 8x higher in blacks. |
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Term
| What is the second most reported infectious disease in the US? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are the rates of women and minority groups compared in gonorrhea? |
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Definition
| slightly higher in females. 18.7x higher in blacks. |
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Term
| Where are the gonorrhea rates the highest? |
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Definition
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Term
| When was Syphilis' all time low? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the incidence of Syphilis rising? |
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Definition
| MSM, 15-24 blacks, rural areas. |
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Term
| What is the overall prevalence of HPV? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the genital warts prevalence in womena nd MSM? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the annual incidence of HPV? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the estimated percentage of sexually active adults that are infected with HPV over their lifetime? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the prevalence of Herpes-2? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the incidence of herpes? |
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