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17 Cards in this Set
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STD's
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infections occurring primarily in the genital area and spread by infection
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Herpes Simplex II
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-caused by HSVII
-painful vesicles inside and out -No cure |
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Herpes Simplex II TX
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-symptomatic
-reoccurrances can be caused by stress, infection, and menses -Avyclovir |
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Chlamydia
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-Most common STD
-Cervical/ vaginal discharge -May be asymptomatic -Can be transmitted at birth |
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Chlamydia TX
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-EES
-If untreated- PID |
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Gonorrhea
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-N. gonorrhea
-Heavy purulent vaginal discharge or asymptomatic -Male- inflammation of urethra, frequency, epididimitis |
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Gonorrhea TX
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-Vibramycin
-doxycycline |
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HPV
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-Fleshy cauliflower like growths on genitalia, anal , Perineal areas
-Can be internal and external -Viral- no cure -Incubation period- up to 6 months -Painless -Female- high incidence of cervical cancer |
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HPV TX
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Cryosurgery, laser surgery to remove
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Trichomoniasis
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-Parasitic protozoan organism
-Trichomoniasis vaginalias -Incubation- 4-20 days -May remain dormant for years without becoming an active infection -Women- frothy green/ yellow discharge, painful intercourse, dysuria, vulvar itching/burning -Men- often asymptomatic -Both may develop Petichiae lesions |
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Trichomoniasis TX
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Flagyl avoid etoh causes severe N/V
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Syphilis
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-Caused by a spirochete,Treponea pallidum
-Can be passed from mother to child after 16th week of pregnancy -Incubation period-10-90 days -4 stages of disease |
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Syphilis- Latent Period
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-If not treated, enters latent phase
-No symptoms present -No longer contagious -This phase can last up to 20 years |
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Tertiary Syphilis
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-Bacteria enters and damages multiple areas of the body
-Results in: -blindness -CNS disease- encephalitis -Heart disease -Death |
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Treatment Syphilis
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-PCN
-If allergic to PCN- EES -People with suspicious rash should be tested for syphilis-VDRL (venereal disease research lab) -If under TX for another VD, should be tested for syphilis |
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Testing STD’S
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-Vaginal cultures
-Urine Cultures -VDRL -ELISA -Western Blot -Microscopic examination |
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Teaching STDS
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-All partners should be treated once diagnosed
-Avoid sexual contact while under treatment -Condoms are always recommended -Finish entire course of antibiotics -Follow up with physician -Abstinence is the only effective way to prevent STD’S |
