Diseases Of The Reproductive System

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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STD stands for what?

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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infection passed or transmitted from person to person through sexual contact or intercourse.

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Sexual Fidelity

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State one way to avoid STD

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Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis

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Four Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Chlamydia trachomatis

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Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria called ___________.

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Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

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It's transmission are sexual contact and passage through infected birth canal for newborns.

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Chlamydia

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Usual Symptoms: In female, Painful urination, abnormal discharge from the vagina, bleeding between menstrual periods, abdominal pain. In male, usual watery discharge from penis, painful urination. In newborn baby, Eye and lung infections.

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Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

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Treatment: Infected persons and sexual partner must be tested and treated with antibiotics. And sexual activity must be avoided until the disease is cured.

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Chlamydia

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It causes a build up of scarring that can block the fallopian tube and prevent fertilization.

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Chlamydia

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If left untreated, it can continue further into the reproductive system affecting the seminal vesiced, vas deferens, epididymis and the testicles.

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Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

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Genital Herpes is caused by the __________.

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Chlamydia

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It can infect both men and women.

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Genital Herpes

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Sexual contact is the primary way that the virus spreads.

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Genital Herpes

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Transmission: Contact with blisters or viruses shed by an infected person with no blisters apparent. NB: Passage through infected birth canal

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Genital Herpes

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Usual Symptoms: Cluster of tender, painful blisters, swollen glands, fever achy feeling. Newborn baby, Varies from mild symptoms to brain damage and death

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Genital Herpes

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Treatment: Infected persons should avoid sexual activity when blisters are present or when viruses are being shed. Condom use is advised by doctor. There is no cure.

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Herpes lesion

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Found on shaft of penis (male), vagina, vulva, cervix (female) and around anus.

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Gonorrhea comes from bacteria called

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Gonorrhea

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Called "the clap"

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Gonorrhea

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both men and women can get it, though men get it more often than women.

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Gonorrhea

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Usual Symptoms: Females, discharge from vagina or birth canal. Males, abnormal discharge from penis, painful urination. Newborn baby, eye infection.

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Gonorrhea Signs and Symptoms

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Abdominal pain or pain with intercourse, Vaginal discharge and bleeding, Infected kidneys, Urinary tract infection, Burning sensation with urination, Inflammation of the penile, Discharge from the penis, Inflamed uterus, Inflamed Ovary, Inflamed fallopian tube are signs and symptoms of?

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Syphilis

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The disease starts as a painless sore - typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth.

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Syphilis

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Spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

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Syphilis

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Transmission: Sexual contact, Congenital, NB, passage through infected birth canal.

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Syphilis

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Usual Symptoms: First stage, Painless sore that goes away after about 1-5 weeks. Second stage, Body rash, hair loss, flu-like symptoms, swollen glands. NB, Damaged skin, bones, eyes, teeth and liver.