Chapter 14.2 The Effect Of Sti And On Rs

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An infection that is transmitted only or mainly by sexual contact is

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STI Sexually Transmitted Infection

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Aids is cause by a group of related viruses that are collectively called

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HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus)

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Aids is

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Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome; disease the compromises the body's capacity for immunity (results in susceptibility to other diseases)

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HIV is

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destroy body's capacity for immunity and causes AIDS

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HIV attacks a particular form of white blood cells

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Helper T cells

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Define Hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver tissue, leading to liver failure, liver cancer and even death (three types A, B, C)

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Hepatitis A is usually contracted by

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drinking water contaminated with fecal material or oral or anal contact

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Hepatitis B is spread through

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sexual contact or contact with infected body fluids or blood

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Hepatitis C is transfered through

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blood to blood contact with infected needles or syringes

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Can hepatitis cross the placenta to infect an unborn child ?

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yes

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Asymptomatic means

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they are carries and do not show symptoms however can still infect others

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Define genital herpes

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STI cause by one of two herpes viruses: Herpes simplex 1 (HSV 1) or herpes simplex 2 (HSV 2)

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Symptoms of genitals herpes

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painful, fluid-filled blisters on the genitalia that may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms

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HSV 1 commonly causes infections of the

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mouth

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HSV 2 is more likely to be acquired through

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genital contact

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Viruses responsible for genital warts and is transmitter by skin to skin contact

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Human papilloma virus (HPV)

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What is chlamydia

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STI, symptoms include discharge from penis or vagina, burning pain while urinating --> left untreated the disease can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is

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infection of he female uterus, oviducts, and/or ovaries, can result in a build up of scar tissue causing infertility

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Gonorrhea can cause infection of the (4)

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urethra, cervix, rectum and throat

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Leaving gonorrhea untreated can lead to

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PID

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What is syphilis

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occurs in three stages

1. infectious ulcerated sores called chancres appear at infection site

2. rash (can appear anywhere but generall appears on palms and soles)

3. begins to effect cardiovascular and nervous system