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Chlamydia Trachomatis |
Often no symptoms but causes discharge and painful urination |
Treatment is antibiotics, can lead to problems during pregnancy. |
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Gonorrhea |
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Women are less symptomatic compared to men, a smelly greenish/yellowish discharge. Can spread and cause discomfort. |
Treatment is immune system response and antibiotics. Can cause blindness in childbirth. |
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Syphilis |
Treponema Pallidum
Primary- hard ulcers Secondary allergies, possible hair loss, white mouth lesions. Tertiary- can effect any part of the body, systemic to include the heart, lungs and more. |
Has 3 dangerous stages, and some strains are resistant to antibiotics. |
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Sexually Transmitted Bacterial infections |
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis |
Can be treated |
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Sexually Transmitted Viral infections |
Herpes Viral herpes Human Papilloma Virus Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
Cannot be cured with antibiotics. |
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Herpes |
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1+2 Type 1 tends to infect oral areas but can infect genitals Type 2 tends to infect the genital areas but can infect the oral |
2 types, lies latent in the spinal cord dormant and mild. Can be controlled by antibiotics but not cured. |
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Viral Hepatitis |
Hepatitis symptoms are possible to none. Effects the liver severely, blood clotting occurs, jaundice, painful abdomen, lipid metabolism, etc. |
2 types B and C Treatment for B can be fought off by IMS and a vaccination is possible but NOT for C. Can be passed during pregnancy and B through breast milk. |
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HPV |
Warts! In the perineum (Type 6&11), and also the cervix (types 16&18) which can lead to cervical cancer. Treatment can be fought off by IMS, and antivirals can control but NOT cure. |
There are many types A wait and see approach is often taken. |
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HIV |
Symptoms are fever, malaise, and swollen glands. Followed by chronic fatigue, weight loss, skin rash, night sweats, and shortness of breath. Control treatments: PrEP and Truvada and safe sex. |
Attacks T-cells |
