Shared Flashcard Set

Details

stds
only for those who have to study this, it isn't pleasureful
40
Health Care
8th Grade
02/14/2008

Additional Health Care Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

Pubic Lice

Pathogen

Definition
Insect
Term

Pubic Lice

How it's Spread

Definition

-close body contact

-using an infected person's towels, sheets, or clothes

Term

Pubic Lice

Symptoms

Definition

-intense itching in the affected area

-blood specks in underwear

-actually seeing nits (eggs) or lice

Term

Pubic Lice

Treatment

Definition

-bathe throughlly

-apply permethrin liquid

-comb pubic hair w/ a fine tooth comb

-wash all clothing and towels/sheets uesd in the past 2 days

Term

Pubic Lice

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Herpes Simplex Virus II

Pathogen

Definition
Virus
Term

Herpes Simplex Virus II

How it's spread

Definition
-sexual contact
Term

Herpes Simplex Virus II

Symptoms

Definition

-itching burning, soreness

-small blisters in genital area

-small ulcers

-enlarged lymphnotes in groin

-headache, fever, red eyes, cold sores, fever blisters

Term

Herpes Simplex Virus II

Treatment

Definition

-no cure

-new drugs are help, but don't heal

Term

Herpes Simplex Virus II

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Human Papilloma Virus

Pathogen

Definition
virus
Term

Human Papilloma Virus

How it's spread

Definition

any type of sexual intercourse

Term

Human Papilloma Virus

Symptoms

Definition

-genital warts in the vaginal area and rectum

-small, flat, flesh-colored bumps

-burning, itching, pain, tenderness

Term

Human Papilloma Virus

Treatment

Definition

-depends on size and shape of warts

-medication applied to the skin

-larger warts require surgery

Term

Human Papilloma Virus

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Gonorrhea

Pathogen

Definition
bacteria
Term

Gonorrhea

How it's spread

Definition
any type of sexual intercourse
Term

Gonorrhea

Symptoms

Definition

-discharge from urethra

-frequent urination

-discomfort while urinating

-vaginal discharge

-abnormal periods

-discomfort an anal and rectum

-pain, swelling, redness of eyes

Term

Gonorrhea

Treatment

Definition
antibiotics
Term

Gonorrhea

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Chlamydia

Pathogen

Definition
bacteria
Term

Chlamydia

How it's spread

Definition

-intercourse

Term

Chlamydia

Symptoms

Definition

-abnormal vaginal discharge

-light vaginal bleeding after intercourse

-pain in the pelvis or lower abdomen

Term

Chlamydia

Treatment

Definition

-antibiotics

-both partners must be treated at the same time

Term

Chlamydia

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Syphillis

Pathogen

Definition
bacteria
Term

Syphillis

How it's spread

Definition

-sexual contact with the first sore or the rash that develops later

-mothers give it to their babies during pregnancy

Term

Syphillis

Symptoms

Definition

Stage 1: painless ulcers, usually in genital area

Stage 2: no symptoms, 1/3 of patients in their tertiary (third) stage

Stage 3: severe damage to brain and spinal cord

Term

Syphillis

Treament

Definition

patient given penicillin throughout

Term

Syphillis

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

Hepatitis

Pathogen

Definition
virus
Term

Hepatitis

How it's spread

Definition

-contaminated blood transfusions

-contact with body fluids (saliva, blood, semen)

Term

Hepatitis

Symptoms

Definition

-loss of apetite

-nausea

-headache

-fatigue

Term

Hepatitis

Treatment

Definition

-no treatment

-just supported care

Term

Hepatitis

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Term

HIV/AIDS

Pathogen

Definition
virus
Term

HIV/AIDS

How it's spread

Definition

-sexual contact

-contact of infected needles

-babies get it from mothers during pregnancy

Term

HIV/AIDS

Symptoms

Definition

-fever, tiredness

-weight loss

-diarrhea

-white patches in mouth

-dry cough

-bruise-like spots on skin thay won't leave

-swollen glands for many months

 

Term

HIV/AIDS

Treatment

Definition
no cure
Term

HIV/AIDS

Prevention

Definition
abstinence
Supporting users have an ad free experience!