Gonorrhea

the CDC, “1 in 4 sexually active adolescent females have an STD.” HIV rates among adolescents have decreased over the years, but males ages 13 to 19 still account for approximately 80% of new HIV cases in 2010. Even though cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea have also decreased, these two STDs are still the highest among adolescents. The CDC discovered through a 2013 survey, that 47% of high school students in the United Sates (U.S.) had sexual intercourse at least once, 34% were currently sexually…

1. Describe what may occur if hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity occur as a result of drug use. Hepatotoxicity is when the liver detoxifies and metabolizes foreign chemicals in the blood. It can be damaged by drugs or their metabolic products. If liver cells are injured, enzymatic abnormalities usually occur which is when fatty liver deposits form, hepatitis occurs, and in the worst cases liver failure can result. Nephrotoxicity occurs when nephron tubules and/or filtration abilities of the…

The use antibiotics in raising livestock has contributed negatively to the effectiveness of antibiotics for humans and needs to be regulated by the FDA. Over the past 80 years the use of antibiotics and other treatments has grown and expanded too many practices in how people produce food. Farmers use pesticides on vegetables and plants to kill off insects to keep production levels high. Livestock farmers use antibiotics to enhance the growth and health of animals. Unlike pesticides, antibiotics…

disease like the Bubonic Plague can wipe out a portion of a society. People during this grotesque disease tried to eat nutritional food and to stay hygienic to prevent getting the plague. Other diseases were also a threat like dysentery, Gangrenous, gonorrhea, and influenza (labelle.org). These diseases were not as widely spread or as deadly as the plague. For all of them, nutrition was encouraged as well as hygiene. Nutrition and hygiene during this epidemic was highly important to prevent…

irreversible. These can include infertility, and even cancer. Often times, STD’s are asymptomatic. However, even with no symptoms, you are still able to pass it to a partner. There are many different types of STD’s, and the symptoms very. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes…

they are just microorganisms that can cause diseases. Bacteria are microscopic and once bacteria find their way into the body they release toxins that make us feel sick. Examples of bacterial infections are cholera, typhoid, food poisoning, and gonorrhea. Although bacteria are very small viruses are much smaller, they are among the smallest organisms we know of. Viruses not only enter the body but they enter cells and reproduce inside cells, they reproduce hundreds of thousands of times and…

> It is a shame that in the 21 first century, we still live with such health disparities, such as racial injustices. Discrimination is alive and well against LGBTQ individuals. We judge others despite the fact that we don't want others to label or judge us. > LGBTQ health disparities are obvious or evident and there could be a link between their treatment and the fact that members of the LGBTQ community are more at risk for suicide, substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders. >…

choose to practice abstinence. If you practice in abstinence there is a one hundred percent chance that there will be no way of getting pregnant. Abstinence can also prevent you from getting any type of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, HPV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and many more. Having abstinence in a relationship can also have many positive outcomes. It will help you have a stronger relationship with communication, trust, and a strong love for each other. Then just a relationship that could…

This bulletin board is entitled “College 101.” The residents learned what to do and what not to do in college. For example, one of the tips on the bulletin board was, "DO GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS – Becoming involved in student organizations at Otterbein will add an important dimension to your life. In addition to having a lot of fun, you will make new friends, contribute to important causes and learn new skills. Our numerous student organizations offer many opportunities beyond the classroom that…

hypertonic bacterial cytoplasm and finally activation of the autolysin enzyme leading to the lysis of bacteria 3. Cefixime is used to treat positive infection caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract Fig…