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description of GONORRHEA
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infection of lining of cervix in females, urethra in males.Untreated, it can cause damage to joints, heart tissue, other organs; PID in females
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description of CHLAMYDIA
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infection of the vagina in females, urethra in males. Left untreated in female can result in PID
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description of SYPHILIS
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infection that attacks many vital organs, if left untreated. 4 stages.
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description of HERPES 2
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blister-like sores in genital area. Periodic eruptions of painful blisters and ulcers anywhere on the body
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description of NGU
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infection of cervix in females, urethra in males. same as chlamydia and gonorrhea=NGU
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description of GENITAL WARTS "HPV"(Human Papilloma-virus)
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pink or redish warts that have cauliflower-like tops
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description of INFESTATION OF PUBIC LICE
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lice attatch themselves to skin and hair in the pubic area and cause intense itching
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description of SCABIES
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infestation of skin by mites that cause red, swollen, itchy bumps on the skin
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description of HEPATITIS B
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liver disease
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description of PID( Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
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same as gonorrhea or chlamydia
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description of HIV/AIDS
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a specific group of diseases or conditions that occur as the result of HIV infection
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cause of GONORRHEA
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a bacterium
incubation:3-7 days |
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cause of CHLAMYDIA
and incubation |
a bacterium
incubation:1-30 days |
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cause of SYPHILIS
and incubation |
a bacterium (spirochete)
incubation:10-14 days |
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cuase of HERPES 2
and incubation |
a virus
incubation:2-20 days |
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cause of NGU
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several bacterium-like organisms (nonspecific)
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cause of GENITAL WARTs "HPV"
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a virus
incubation:1-3 months |
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cause of INFESTATION OF PUBIC LICE
and incubation |
lice insects that are parasites reasonable crabs
incubation:25-30 days |
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cause of SCABIES
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tiny insects called mites taht burrow into skin
incubation:4-6 weeks |
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cause of HEPATITIS B
and incubation |
a virus
incubation:6-12 weeks |
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cause of PID
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a bacterium
incubation: if not treated, same as gonorrhea or chlamydia |
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cause of HIV/AIDS
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human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)
incubation:6 months-12 years |
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symptoms of GONORRHEA
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male-whitish discharge from urethra, burning urination
female-usually no symptoms;discharge burning urination, abnormal menstruation, abdominal pain |
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symptoms of CHLAMYDIA
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male-discharge, painful and burning urination
female- not always obvious;discharge, pelvic region pain |
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symptoms of SYPHILIS
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chanvers, nonitching rash, sores, fever, sore throat. swollen, nonpainful ulcers on external genitals
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symptoms of HERPES 2
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painful, itching sores, fever, burning urination
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symptoms of NGU
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male-discharge, burning urination
female-discharge, abdominal pain |
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symptoms of GENITAL WARTS "HPV"
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male-warts appear on genital 1-3 months after infection
females-abnormal pap smears. itching and pain |
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symptoms of INFESTATION OF PUBIC LICE
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intense itching, small nita(eggs) on pubic hair, small spots of blood on underwear
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symptoms of SCABIES
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itching in genital area 4-6 weeks after infection
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symptoms of HEPATITIS B
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male-often non, some experience yellowing of the skin(jaundice), tiredness, dark urine and gray stool
female- same as male |
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symptoms of PID
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males-only women
female-see chlamydia and gonorrhea |
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symptoms of HIV/AIDS
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may not appear for 6 months to 12 years; fever, rash, swollen lymph glands
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treatment of GONORRHEA
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antibiotics
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treatment of CHLAMYDIA
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antibiotics
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treatment of SYPHILIS
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antibiotics
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treatment of HERPES 2
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no cure;medication can treat symptoms
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treatment of NGU
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antibiotics
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treatment of GENITAL WARTS
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application of a prescription skin medication
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treatment of INFESTATION OF PUBIC LICE
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special medicated shampoo
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treatment of SCABIES
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hot baths and medicated creams
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treatment of HEPATITIS B
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no cure
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treatment of PID
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antibiotics
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treatment of HIV/AIDS
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no cure; AZT is used to slow multiplication of HIV
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damage of GONORRHEA
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male-scarring of urethra, and urinary tract problems
female-sterility, surgery in severe cases |
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damage of CHLAMYDIA
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male-sterility
female-sterility. advanced removal of uterus tubes, ovaries |
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damage of SYPHILIS
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male-brain disorders, heart disease, death
female-same as men, birth defects |
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damage of HERPES 2
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male-continuous outbreaks. even hospitalization
female-same as men, infant death |
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damage of NGU
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none
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damage of GENITAL WARTS
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male-cancer of penis
female-initially premalignant changes, difficult to eradicate, cancer |
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damage of INFESTATION OF PUBIC LICE
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none
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damage of SCABIES
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none
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damage of HEPATITIS B
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male-severe liver damage, eventually leads to cancer of the liver and cirrhosis
female-same as male |
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damage of PID
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female-ectopic pregnancy. life threatening, sterility
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damage of HIV/AIDS
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male-immune system breakdown, death
female- same as men |
