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Define trichomoniasis?
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sexually transmitted infection caused by T. vaginalis
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How to treat trichomoniasis?
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metronidazole (Flagyl)
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Define chlamydial infection?
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caused by C. trachomatis; most common bacterial STI in U.S.
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How to treat Chlamydial infection?
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single dose of azithromycin;
Doxycycline |
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Define gonorrhea?
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infection caused by bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Gonorrheal treatment for nonpregnant women?
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antibiotic therapy with cefixime, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, or levofloxacin orally plus doxycycline or azithromycin administered orally if chlamydia has not been ruled out
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Define herpes genitalis?
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HSV-2; recurrent lifelong infection; multiple blisterlike vesicles in genital area
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Define syphilis?
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chronic infection caused by spirochete Treponema pallidum; divided into early and late stages
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Define condylomata acuminata; also called genital or venereal warts?
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caused by human papilloma virus; evidenced by single or multiple soft, grayish pink, cauliflower-like lesions in genital area
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