Chapter 24 STD's
Is Chlamydia a viral or bacterial infection?
bacterial infection
Health experts say that the United States currently faces and STD what?
epidemic
Are the effects of STDs more serious for male or females?
females
If left untreated what health problems can Gonorrhea cause?
infertility, bacteria spread through the bloodstream, permanent damage to joints
Herpes simplex 1 produces sores where?
near the mouth
Can AIDS be spread through airborne transmission?
no
Is there a cure for HPV?
no
Is there a cure for herpes?
no cure
Herpes simplex 2 produces sores where?
on the genitals
What characteristics to do newborn babies have if the mother is infected with Trich?
premature, low birth weights
Gonorrhea is the ___ most commonly reported infectious disease in the U.S.
second
Name 3 factors that can increase a person's chance of contracting an STD
unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, no vaccines
Can AIDS be spread through sweat, tears, and saliva?
yes, but the amount is considered too small to be dangerous
In the US, approximately how many people are infected with an STD each year?
19 million
How many STD's are there?
25
How many strands of HPV are there that are sexually transmitted?
30
How many people currently have AIDs?
40 million
What can HPV cause?
Genital warts
What is the difference between HIV/AIDs
HIV - attacks the immune system AIds - immune system is weakend
A vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer, pre -cancerious genital lesions (or sores) and genital warts caused by genital HPV
HPV vaccine
Name 4 common STDs
HPV, Chlamydia, Trich, Genital Herpes
If left untreated Chlamydia can cause serious complication such as...
Pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, sick babies
What do infected people develop and how long does it last?
Sores on their genitals and can last a couple of weeks
Syphilis is caused by what bacteria?
Spirochete
Chlamydia is the most common STD for what population?
Teenage population
What parts of the body does Trich affect?
Vagina, Urethra, Bladder, Pinis
Females with Trich are more likely to contract what other diseases?
Vaginitis, HIV
When do symptoms of herpes occur and where do they show?
Within 2 weeks, occur on genitals or rectum
In the US, the direct medical costs connected to STDs are approximately how much?
15.3 billion
Identify 2 high-risk behaviors that can lead to contracting an STD
1. being sexually active with more than one person 2. engaging unprotected sex
What are the three methods of transmission?
1. sharing needles 2. sexual intercourse 3. mother to baby
3 stages of syphilis
1. sores appear 2. skin rash 3. damages internal organs, brain dementia, or death
What is Trich caused by?
A microscopic protozoan
What is the only 100% safe way to prevent contracting an STD?
Abstinence
Which part of the world has the highest rate of HIV infection?
Africa
What is a sexually transmitted disease?
An infection spread from person to person through sexual contact
Is Gonorrhea a viral or bacterial STD?
Bacterial STD
How do STD's caused by a virus differ in ones cause by bacteria?
Bacterial infections can be cured with medication, viruses can't
How does HIV affect the immune system?
Destroys lymphocytes (white blood cells)
What is the most common STD?
Trich
