STD and Pathogens Test

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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


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