Module 17a - Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Biology Flashcards on Module 17a - Sexually Transmitted Infections, created by Terry Sellers on 13/04/2022.
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The age group that is most likely to have Chlamydia is 1. 25 + 2. 20 - 24 3. 15 - 19 2. 20 - 24
The age group that is least likely to have Gonorrhea is 1. 25 + 2. 20 - 24 3. 15 - 19 3. 15 - 19
TRUE / FALSE People that are age 15 - 24 are more likely to have Chlamydia than the total of people 25 or older that have it. TRUE
TRUE / FALSE People that are age 15 - 24 are less likely to have Gonorrhea than the total of people 25 or older. FALSE
TRUE / FALSE People younger than 25 are heavily affected by STDs in general. TRUE
Which of these STDs are curable? 1. Chlamydia 2. Gonorrhea 3. Herpes 4. HIV 5. HPV 6. Hepatitis B 7. Syphilis 8. Trichomoniasis 1. Chlamydia 2. Gonorrhea 7. Syphilis 8. Trichomoniasis
Which of these STDs are not curable? 1. Chlamydia 2. Gonorrhea 3. Herpes 4. HIV 5. HPV 6. Hepatitis B 7. Syphilis 8. Trichomoniasis 3. Herpes 4. HIV 5. HPV 6. Hepatitis B
What is the general treatment method for gonorrhea and syphilis? Appropriate antibioltics
What is the treatment goal for those persons with non-curable STDs? To improve the quality of their lives.
What are the 3 primary sexual methods that STDs are spread? Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person.
What is the most frequently reported STD in the USA? Chlamydia
TRUE / FALSE As a general statement, Gonorrhea affects men more than women? FALSE About the same rate
Which of these STDs has a symptom or finding that is distinct and may make you suspect it as the diagnosis? 1. Chlamydia 2. Gonorrhea 3. Herpes 4. HIV 5. HPV 6. Hepatitis B 7. Syphilis 8. Trichomoniasis Syphilis
What is the name of the syphilis sore? Chancre
What 2 findings may make you initially eliminate the presence of a sore in the genitalia as an indicator for syphilis? May take from 2-4 weeks after exposure to appear. You don't associate the sexual event with the chancre sore. Chancre sore typically disappears after a few weeks without treatment.
TRUE / FALSE As a general statement, Gonorrhea affects men more than women? TRUE Significantly higher rate
TRUE / FALSE For the most part, the symptoms experienced with both females and males with STDs is similar. TRUE
Although most STDs have some signs or symptoms, 70% of those infected with this STD have no signs or symptoms. Trichomoniasis
TRUE / FALSE About 25 - 30% of sexually active persons will get at least 1 type of HPV at some point in their lives. FALSE Most sexually active persons will get an HPV at some point.
TRUE / FALSE Most people with HPV become aware that they are infected and eventually develop symptoms or health problems from it FALSE The do not know
HPV may cause what 3 diseases or problems? 1. Genital warts 2. Cervical pre-cancer 3. Other HPV-related cancers
TRUE / FALSE A common site to contract Hepatitis A is eating or drinking in a restaurant. TRUE A food handler may pass it to many persons before they develop symptoms and it is traced back to the restaurant.
Name the 3 major types of hepatitis. A, B, and C
Which form of Hepatitis, B or C, REQUIRES blood transmission to spread? Hepatitis C requires blood transmission. Hepatitis B can be spread by blood, semen, or other body fluids from an infected person.
Which type of hepatitis has an expensive cure that is very effective and has been developed in the past 7 - 10 years? Hepatitis C
What organ do all types of hepatitis effect? Liver
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