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Human Papilloma Virus aka genital warts (Condyloma) Diagnosis, incubation period, treatment(s), immunization?
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Diagnosis: seen as raised bumps on female cervix, or fleshy growth on penis/scrotal sac (hard to see and feel in women due to the fact that cervix has no nerve endings)
Incubation: vague Treatment Female: cryotherapy to freeze cervix, or laser treatment, clean bumps off Treatment Male: podophyllum on penis Immunization: Gardasil reduces risk, reduces risk for HPV 16,18 by 70%: highest risk for cervical cancer, no warts seen HPV 6,11 by 90%: see genital warts but no cancer |
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Vaginitis
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*vaginal infection can be passed to men
Diagnosis: female painful ejection, looks like cottage cheese, men have red fungus patch on scrotal sac or shaft of penis Incubation period: 21-30days Treatment female: oral vaginal medication Treatment Male: lotisone (steriod) on infected area w/ talcum powder *Can be contracted without sex |
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Trichomoniasis
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*often seen together with chlamydia or the clap
Cause by protozoa parasite Diagnosis: yellow, frothy discharge with foul odor in women, water discharge and itchiness in middle of penis in men Incubation Period: 21-30days Treatment: Flagyl *Can be contracted without sex |
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Chlamydia
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*bacteria with virus-like properties
Diagnosis: men have urethritis: discharge from end of penis paniful urination Incubation Period: vague Treatment: Tetracycline (can cause deaf in baby of pregnant woman) |
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Gonorrhea "the clap"
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*bacterial
Diagnosis: male urethritis but more intense than chlamydia, women exhibit no symptoms Incubation: 2-10days Treatment: Ceftiaxone |
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Herpes (HSV-2)
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*Virus
Diagnosis: red irritated sores on penile shaft, internal labia around cervix- sores open and spread infection, then scabs fall off hiding the infection which now looks identical to HSV-1 cold sores which can be found anywhere Incubation Period: 21-30days Treatment: Acyclovir Immunization: natural immunity comes with age |
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Hepatitis B (HBV)
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*Virus
Diagnosis: flu-like syndromes Incubation Period: vague Treatment: None Immunization: yes |
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Phthirus pubis (crabs)
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Diagnosis: grow in pubes, suck on blood, and fall off onto clothing and sheets after implanting eggs
Incubation Period: 30days Treatment: KWELL lotion *contracted by sharing clothing |
