STD and Pathogens Test
What pathogens can be treated with antibiotics?
bacteria, ricketsia, and protozoans
What are the body fluids that can transmit HIV?
blood, semen, vaginal fluid
Define Pathogen.
disease causing organisms
What are the two causes of non-communicable disease?
genetics or lifestyle habits
What was the first dead virus vaccine?
polio created by jonas salk
Name three bodily fluids that cannot transmit HIV?
saliva, tears, and sweat
What is released by bacteria during division?
toxins
What term is debatable about the smallest pathogen and why?
weather a virus is living because it require a host cell
What part of the HIV triangle is the most dangerous to society? Why?
1st stage because it can spread unknowingly
What is the WBC count of a person who has AIDS?
200 or below
What are two differences between HIV and AIDS?
HIV's white blood cell count is more normal and AIDs is not normal or 200 or less. AIDS there are symptoms and HIV has no symptoms
What are the three stages of HIV? (Triangle)
HIV, ARC, AIDS
What are the three types of STD's discussed that were all caused by a virus?
HIV, Herpes and Hepatitis
What is the make-up of a virus? (2 structures)
Nucleic Acid with a protective coat
What is the cure for Syphilis?
Penicillin
What are the 3 jobs of the immune system?
Recognize, Vaporize and Memorize
What are two fungal infections?
Ringworm and Athlete's foot
How long can it take before a person starts noticing symptoms of AIDS?
The average is 10 years
What is the most common STD in the United States?
Viral: HPV Bacterial: Chlamydia
What are the 5 types of pathogens?
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Rickettsea and Protozoans
Which pathogen has no cure?
Viruses
Draw and label a health triangle?
W in the middle, M on the left, P on the right, and S on the bottom
Name two of the three STDs that can cause PID?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis
What is the key to developing relationships according to our definition of social health?
Communication
The only contraceptive made to prevent pregnancy and can aid in preventing STDs?
Condoms
What is the only way to prevent STDS and pregnancy?
Abstinence
What continent has the most cases of HIV?
Africa
What questions should you ask yourself before becoming sexually active?
Am I ready to be a father and am I ok with getting an STD
What is the treatment for bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
What mutated gene can give some resistance to HIV?
CCR5 Delta 32 mutated gene
Why should the term safer be used instead of safe be used when talking about condom use?
Because Condoms only work 86% of the time and it only reduces the chances of getting a STD
What bodily fluid contains HIV in the highest concentration?
Blood
What are the two tests used to detect HIV?
ELISA and Western blot
What does HIV and AIDS stand for?
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome
What 3 things are needed for an infectious disease to spread?
Intermediate Host, means of transmission and host with low resistance
How does HIV blend in?
It combines the existing DNA
How is HIV different from other viruses?
It has no symptoms and it blends in with your blood
What are the three types of vaccines?
Live, dead and toxoids
What are some of the symptoms involved with HIV?
There are none
How can AIDS be treated?
There is no cure there is only things to slow down the process
What is the function of the T4/CD4 cell?
To regulate the body's immune system
