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STDs health

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High communicable infections that are contracted through sexual contact STDs
Also called sexually transmitted infections STDs
Communicable diseases that can easily be transmitted from one person to another STDs
Several of the most common STDs are often ___________________________ so many people don't seek treatment until they realize they are infected. asymptomatic
There are approximately 25 STDs but there are six that are the most common which are; HPV, chlamydia, gential herpes, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis
Are caused by human papillomavirus and can cause genital warts. HPV
Can cause cervical cancer. a vaccine treatment is now available for this infection HPV
a bacterial infection that produces no symptoms chlamydia
If left untreated this can cause pelvic infammitory disease (PID) in females and infertility in males. Chlamydia
affects the uterus, fallopian tubes, eggs and rep. system chlamydia
Most common STD among teens Chlamydia
An incurable disease caused by the herpes simplex virus genital herpes
________________________ causes cold sores in or near the mouth herpes simplex 1
________________________ causes reoccurring blisters on the genitals or rectum herpes simplex 2
A bacterial infection that usually affects mucous membranes gonorrhea
If left untreated it can cause severe health problems, such as infertility and permanent damage to the joints gonorrhea
An infection that can cause symptoms that include irritation of and discharge from the gentials trichomoniasis
Females with ____________________ are more likely to contract HIV if they are exposed to it trichomoniasis
People infected with this develop sores on the genitals syphilis
If left untreated this can cause skin rash, damage to internal organs, brain, dementia and death. syphilis
CDC estimates that each year _______________________ people are infected with STDs. Almost half are under the age of ___________________ 19 million; 24
Many STD cases go undiagnosed because... embarrassment, lack of symptoms, misinformation, notification policies.
The most successful method to prevent STDs is _____________________ abstinence
all STDS are ________________________ and most can be ________________ but some can be ____________________ preventable, treatable, incurable
Some STDs are incurable while others can be cured with ______________________ antibiotics
Bacterial infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can be cured with ______________ antibiotics
since may STDs go undiagnosed, it is not enough for a partner to ... simply say that he or she is unaffected.
___________________ is the only method for preventing STDs abstinence
Avoid these to be free from STDs Being sexually active with more than one person, engaging in unprotected sex, engaging in sexual activity with high-risk partners, using alcohol and other drugs
protects against four types of HPV infections HPV vaccine
This vaccine can prevent cervical cancer, pre-cancerous genital lesions HPV vaccine
When an STD has be diagnosed, a health care professional will do this; prescribe the most effective medication and monitor the patients treatment
Teens who believe they might be infected with an STD should... talk to a health care professional
Many public health clinics do this... provide information and treatment free of charge.
act responsibly; practice abstinence and report and known infections
infections spread from person to person through sexual contact Sexually transmitted disease
individuals show no symptoms or the symptoms are mild and disappear after the onset of the infections asymptomatic
a class of chemical agents that destroy disease causing microorganisms while leaving the patient unharmed antibiotics
a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer, pre-cancerous genital sores, genital warts, caused by genital HPV infection HPV vaccine
a disease in which the immune system is weakened acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)
a virus that attacks the immune system human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
________________ a virus that causes AIDS HIV
_________________ has becomes one of the deadliest diseases in human history AIDS
____________________ weaken the immune system HIV/AIDS
Once the ____________________ enters the body it finds and destroys white blood cells HIV
Final stage of HIV is ___________________ acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
___________________ who have HIV are the ages 15 to 24 12 million to 40 million
Half of all new HIV infections are among young people, who ___________________ do not know they have it
Transmitted infected ________________________________ comes into contact with broken skin and mucous membranes infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretion
3 ways it HIV and AIDS can spread; sexual intercourse, sharing needles, and from mother to baby
Anyone who uses needles contaminated with HIV allows ___________________ the virus to enter directly into their bloodstream
Pregnant women with HIV transfer it by; through the umbilical cord, during childbirth, and through breast feeding.
Process of HIV infection 1-HIV attaches to the cell 2- Virus core enters cell and goes to nucleus 3-virus makes a copy of genetic material 4-new virus assembles at cell surfaces 5- New virus breaks away from host cell
Hive attacks the body's immune system by destroying ___________________ lymphocytes
As more lymphocytes are destroyed, the immune system becomes... weaker
When the body becomes vulnerable to AIDS... the body can develop illnesses that the body could fight off if it were healthier
the four stages before aids; asymptomatic, middle, symptomatic, and aids
This happens when the virus invades and takes over the helper T cells asymptomatic
Thsi happens when the patient experiences fever headache, sore throat, rash diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes. Middle
this happens when flu-like symptoms occur, weight loss, and skin rashes symptomatic
This happens when
________________ a virus that causes AIDS HIV
_________________ has becomes one of the deadliest diseases in human history AIDS
____________________ weaken the immune system HIV/AIDS
Once the ____________________ enters the body it finds and destroys white blood cells HIV
Final stage of HIV is ___________________ acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
___________________ who have HIV are the ages 15 to 24 12 million to 40 million
Half of all new HIV infections are among young people, who ___________________ do not know they have it
Transmitted infected ________________________________ comes into contact with broken skin and mucous membranes infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretion
3 ways it HIV and AIDS can spread; sexual intercourse, sharing needles, and from mother to baby
Anyone who uses needles contaminated with HIV allows ___________________ the virus to enter directly into their bloodstream
Pregnant women with HIV transfer it by; through the umbilical cord, during childbirth, and through breast feeding.
Process of HIV infection 1-HIV attaches to the cell 2- Virus core enters cell and goes to nucleus 3-virus makes a copy of genetic material 4-new virus assembles at cell surfaces 5- New virus breaks away from host cell
Hive attacks the body's immune system by destroying ___________________ lymphocytes
As more lymphocytes are destroyed, the immune system becomes... weaker
When the body becomes vulnerable to AIDS... the body can develop illnesses that the body could fight off if it were healthier
the four stages before aids; asymptomatic, middle, symptomatic, and aids
This happens when the virus invades and takes over the helper T cells asymptomatic
Thsi happens when the patient experiences fever headache, sore throat, rash diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes. Middle
this happens when flu-like symptoms occur, weight loss, and skin rashes symptomatic
This happens when
________________ a virus that causes AIDS HIV
_________________ has becomes one of the deadliest diseases in human history AIDS
____________________ weaken the immune system HIV/AIDS
Once the ____________________ enters the body it finds and destroys white blood cells HIV
Final stage of HIV is ___________________ acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
___________________ who have HIV are the ages 15 to 24 12 million to 40 million
Half of all new HIV infections are among young people, who ___________________ do not know they have it
Transmitted infected ________________________________ comes into contact with broken skin and mucous membranes infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretion
3 ways it HIV and AIDS can spread; sexual intercourse, sharing needles, and from mother to baby
Anyone who uses needles contaminated with HIV allows ___________________ the virus to enter directly into their bloodstream
Pregnant women with HIV transfer it by; through the umbilical cord, during childbirth, and through breast feeding.
Process of HIV infection 1-HIV attaches to the cell 2- Virus core enters cell and goes to nucleus 3-virus makes a copy of genetic material 4-new virus assembles at cell surfaces 5- New virus breaks away from host cell
Hive attacks the body's immune system by destroying ___________________ lymphocytes
As more lymphocytes are destroyed, the immune system becomes... weaker
When the body becomes vulnerable to AIDS... the body can develop illnesses that the body could fight off if it were healthier
the four stages before aids; asymptomatic, middle, symptomatic, and aids
This happens when the virus invades and takes over the helper T cells asymptomatic
Thsi happens when the patient experiences fever headache, sore throat, rash diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes. Middle
this happens when flu-like symptoms occur, weight loss, and skin rashes symptomatic
This happens when the immune system is so weak that illness can kill you AIDS
All donated blood has been tested for HIV since ... 1985
Created by: kecke15
 

 



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