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Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
Ch. 22 & 23
Study Guide
1.
_______are drugs that kill or limit the growth of bacteria.
2.
___________ is caused by bacteria that can infect the mucous
3.
The most common STD is ________________.
4.
There is a cure for Herpes and Genital Warts.
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5.
Genital Warts are linked to _____ and _______cancer.
6.
________ causes inflammation of the liver.
7.
When someone becomes sexually active he/she should have a regular
_________ in order to help prevent the spread/receiving of STDs.
membranes of the penis, vagina, throat, and rectum.
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8.
HIV is a _________ that affects the immune system and may cause AIDS which is
a____________.
9.
Which ethnic group had the highest incidents of AIDS?
10.
In 2004, the age group with the highest HIV/AIDS rates consisted of those _________years of
age.
11.
In 2004_______ accounted for 73% of all HIV/AIDS cases among adults and adolescents.
12.
From 2001 through 2004, the estimated number of HIV/AIDS cases increased among men who
have sex with ________.
13.
For ________, the most common transmission mode for HIV/AIDS is heterosexual contact.
14.
AIDS attacks _________.
15.
Name the 3 phases of HIV infection. You must include the two criteria for phase 3.
What are sexually transmitted
diseases?
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STD: A disease that is
passed from one person
to another during sexual
contact.
Antibiotics: Drugs that kill
or limit the growth of
bacteria.
PID: ( pelvic
inflammatory disease) An
infection of the uterus &
fallopian tubes often
caused by STDs. If
untreated infertility may
occur.
Gonorrhea: Caused by bacteria
that can infect the mucous
membranes of the penis, vagina,
throat, and rectum.
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Spread by sexual contact or
mother to child
Treatment: Antibiotic
As many as 80% of women do
not display signs or symptoms.
Men usually show signs. 2-10
days.
 Heavy yellow discharge of pus
 Frequent, painful urination
 Tenderness in the groin or
testicles
 Swelling of lymph nodes in the
testicles
Chlamydia: Caused by small
bacterium.
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THIS IS CHLAMYDIA. they are small
furry little creatures that can be
seen at dusk scurrying towards the
closet buffet...once you have
Chlamydia the best thing to do is
call the fire services or mountain
rescue...
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Spread by sexual contact
or mother to child
Treatment: Antibiotic
Most common STD
Usually females don’t show
signs or symptoms. Painful
urination, vaginal
discharge, pain in lower
abdomen, bleeding
between periods.
Males: Usually no signs.
Painful or difficult
urination, White or yellow
discharge from penis.
Genital Herpes: A virus
that often causes painful
blisters or ulcers
► Spread
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Females and Males:
Usually there are no
immediate signs or
symptoms. Blisters,
sluggish feeling, fever, flu
like symptoms, lymph
node enlargement.
by sexual
contact, sores, or
mother to child during
birth.
► No Cure
Syphilis: Caused by bacteria that can spread
through the blood stream to any organ of the
body
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Spread through sexual contact, contact with rash or sore,
mother to infant during birth.
Treatment: Antibiotic
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stages
 1st: red bumps, which later become chancres
 2nd: Rash, dull/depressed feeling, fever, joint pain, hair
loss, large moist sores around the sex organs or mouth.
 3rd: Blindness, brain damage, paralysis, can cause death
Genital Warts: Human
papiloma virus. Linked to
cervical and penile cancer
► Spread
through sexual contact
► No cure
► Warts appear in the genital or anal area
Vaginitis:
Inflammation of the
vagina
► Can
be caused by an STD or microorganism
► Treatment: Antibiotics
► Signs: Itching or pain in the vaginal area,
yellowish discharge, or unpleasant odor.
Hepatitis B: Inflammation of the liver
caused by several viruses.
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Acquired by sexual contact,
needles, razors, toothbrushes,
eating utensils, mother to
infant
Vaccinations are available
Signs: Flu like symptoms, dark
urine, yellowing of skin
Pubic Lice: Insect
Scabies: Mite
► Exchanged
during sexual contact
► Medicated lotions and shampoos are used
for treatment of both
► Signs: itching, rash, swelling of lymph nodes
Preven
ting
the
spread
of
STDs
► Delay
sexual intimacy
► Don’t share linens,
toothbrushes, etc.
► Stay away from drugs
► Proper use of condoms
► Get checked regularly
Teen Sex
HIV &
AIDS
►AIDS:
A
disease caused
by a virus that
cripples a
person’s
immune system.
•AIDS attacks
the immune
system
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HIV: (Human
immunodeficiency
virus). AKA the
AIDS virus.
•1981 first case diagnosed in US
In 2004, the group with the
highest HIV/AIDS rates consisted
of those 35-39 years of age, with
45.9 cases per 100,000
population
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AIDS
Continued
In 2004, males accounted for 73% of all
HIV/AIDS cases among adults and
adolescents.
Male vs. Female acquisition of AIDS
► From
2001 through
2004, the estimated
number of HIV/AIDS
cases increased among
men who have sex
with men. The
percentage as of 2004
is 65%.
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females, the most
common transmission
mode for HIV/AIDS is
heterosexual contact.
In 2004, heterosexual
contact accounted for
approximately 78% of
all the cases diagnosed
that year.
AIDS Test
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HIV- antibody test: Test
used to determine whether
a person has been infected
with HIV.
AIDS attacks T4 cells
(white blood cells) &
forces the cells to make
thousands of copies of
HIV.
Many years can pass
before signs of the disease
occur.
Phases of HIV Infection
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One: Infection with no signs or symptoms
Two: Signs and symptoms
Swollen lymph glands in neck and armpits
Extreme fatigue
Fever
Diarrhea
Severe Weight loss
Excessive sweating during the night
White patches on the inside of the mouth
Three: AIDS.
 T4 cells fewer than 200 per micro liter
 Opportunistic infections
Transmission of AIDS
► Blood
► Semen
► Vaginal
Secretions
► Breast Milk
► Must enter blood stream
► May enter through mucous membranes
Outline Answers
1.
Antibiotics are drugs that kill or limit the growth of bacteria.
2.
Gonorrhea is caused by bacteria that can infect the mucous membranes of the penis,
vagina, throat, and rectum.
3.
The most common STD is Chlamydia.
4.
5.
There is a cure for Herpes and Genital Warts.
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F
Genital Warts are linked to cervical and penile cancer.
6.
Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver.
7.
When someone becomes sexually active he/she should have a regular Check up in
order to help prevent the spread/receiving of STDs.
8.
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system and may cause AIDS which is a
disease.
Outline Answers
9.
Which ethnic group had the highest incidents of AIDS? African American
10.
In 2004, the age group with the highest HIV/AIDS rates consisted of those 35-39 years of age.
11.
In 2004, males accounted for 73% of all HIV/AIDS cases among adults and adolescents.
12.
From 2001 through 2004, the estimated number of HIV/AIDS cases increased among men who
have sex with men.
13.
For females, the most common transmission mode for HIV/AIDS is heterosexual contact.
14.
AIDS attacks T4 cells.
15.
Name the 3 phases of HIV infection. You must include the two criteria for phase 3. One: Infection
with no signs or symptoms. Two: Signs and symptoms. Three: AIDS.
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T4 cells fewer than 200 per micro liter
Opportunistic infections