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Alternate names of STDs
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1. Venereal Diseases - "pertaining to intercourse"
2. STDs - sexually transmitted disease 3. STIs - sexually transmitted infections 4. SAD - socially acquired diseases |
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Who should be screened for STDs?
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Anyone with multiple partners or whose partner has had multiple partners
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Frequency of screening
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1. Annually
2. Pregnancy 3. New Relationship 4. Signs/ Symptoms |
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Types of STDs
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1. Bacterial (curable)
2. Viral (manageable) 3. Ectoparasitic Infections (curable) |
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Bacterial Infections
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1. Chlamydia (CT)
2. Gonorrhea (GC) 3. Trichomoniasis 4. Syphilis 5. Chancroid 6. Lymphogranuloma Venereum 7. Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) |
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Viral Infections
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1. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
2. Herpes Simplex (HSV) 3. Hepatitis 4. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
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Infestations
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1. Pediculosis Pubis (crabs)
2. Scabies |
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Screening Methods
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1.Visual inspection
2. Wet mount preparation 3. Culture - exudate or urine 4. Serology 5. Cytoloty - cell scraping |
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HPV vaccine
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1. Protects against infection from types 16, 18, 6, 11 (6 & 11 cause 90% genital warts)
2. Recommended universal vaccination for girls ages 11-12 3. It is essential to administer vaccine prior to onset of sexual activity 4. IM administration (deltoid) 5. Series of 3 injections (0 months, 2 months, 6 months) |
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Patient Education
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1. Disease process
2. Complete medication as directed 3. Partner notification/ treatment if indicated 4. Abstain from sex (7 days) 5. Comfort measures 6. Prevention |
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Prevention
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1. Education
2. Immunizations - Hep A & HepB, HPV 3. Decrease sexual partners 4. Communication 5. Condom use 6. Screening |
