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about _____ LSU students have HIV/AIDS

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300

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______ Americans are HIV positive

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1 in 250

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has the highest per capital rate of new AIDS cases in the nation

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Baton Rouge

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The number of new HIV cases is increasing _______ faster in women

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4 times

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HIV rates in African-Americans are over _____ higher than those among Caucasians

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6 times

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_____ of sexually active college students will contract at least one STD before graduating

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25%

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_______ Americans have genital herpes, yet ____ aren't aware of it

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1 in 5; 90%

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____ of all STDs occur in people 25 and younger

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66%

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the most common STDs at LSU are _________ & ________

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chlamydia and HPV

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_____ of sexually active college women become pregnant each year

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7%

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____ of all sexually active women have at least one abortion

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16%

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Louisiana has the highest rate of ____________ in the U.S.

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teen pregnancy

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treatable with an antibiotic

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bacterial

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most common bacterial diseases:

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chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, gardnerella, trichomoniasis

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topical treatments available

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parasitic

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most common parasitic diseases:

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pubic lice ("crabs"), scabies

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remain in the body for a lifetime

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viral

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most common viral diseases:

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HPV (human papilloma virus), genital warts, herpes type I and II, hepatitis B, HIV

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With a rate of 648.9 per 100,000 persons, Louisiana has the 3rd highest rate in the country in 2010

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chlamydia

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Chlamydia is often found in:

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Women, African-Americans, 20-24 years old

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most commonly reported STI in U.S.

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chlamydia

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chlamydia transmission:

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mucous membranes (anus, penis, vagina, vulva, mouth, eyes)

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chlamydia detection:

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urine test (M), urine test or swab (W)

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Most people with chlamydia do not experience symptoms, in women, if they do experience symptoms they may experience:

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abdominal vaginal discharge or burning and later: abdominal pain, lower back pain, and bleeding between periods

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Most people with chlamydia do not experience symptoms, in men, if they do experience symptoms they may experience:

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painful urination and a watery, pus-like discharge from the penis

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up to ___ of men and ___ of women are asymptomatic for chlamydia

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50%; 75%

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chlamydia treatment:

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curable with antibiotics for both you and your partner

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chlamydia complications in men:

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Reiter's Syndrome, arthritis, redness in eyes, urinary problems

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chlamydia complications in women:

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder (PID), infertility

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gonorrhea or "the clap" transmission

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mucous membranes (anus, penis, vagina, vulva, mouth, eyes)

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gonorrhea symptoms:

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yellow or white discharge, urethritis, frequent urination, bleeding between periods/after sex, lower abdominal pain, epididymitis

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inflammation at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm

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epididymitis

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swelling and inflammation of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the body).

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urethritis

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an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of your uterus that opens into the vagina.

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cervicitis

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an inflammation of the lining of the rectum (a muscular tube that connects to the end of your colon).

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proctitis

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more symptoms of chlamydia:

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urethritis, cervicitis, and proctitis

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symptoms for gonorrhea and time period:

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many asymptomatic; 2-21 day incubation period

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complications for gonorrhea:

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heart, skin, and joint problems, infertility

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With a rate of 198.4 per 100,000 persons, Louisiana has the 2nd highest rate in the country

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gonorrhea

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gonorrhea rate for ages 15-19 in Louisiana:

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858.4

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gonorrhea rate for ages 20-24 in Louisiana:

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920.8

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gonorrhea rate for ages 25-29 in Louisiana:

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459.0

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one of the 3rd most commonly reported STI's

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syphilis

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Since 2006, Louisiana has consistently had the highest rates compared to other states

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primary and secondary syphilis

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syphilis transmission

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body fluids, mucous membranes (anus, penis, vagina, vulva, mouth, eyes)

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syphilis symptoms:

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mostly asymptomatic

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usually painless chancres on/in the sex organs, moth, breasts, anus, or fingers

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primary phase

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flu-like symptoms, skin rash all over body, hair loss

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secondary phase

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usually asymptomatic, but organisms still multiply in the body

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latent phase

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brain, spinal cord, & heart problems; blindness, miscarriage, birth defects

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tertiary stage

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if a woman has ____________ she cannot have a baby through her vagina

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gonorrhea or syphilis

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bacterial vaginosis (gardnerella)

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transmitted via sexual contact

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____ of women with bacterial vaginosis show no symptoms

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50%

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Men with bacterial vaginosis will show no symptoms, but are ________

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carriers

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bacterial vaginosis is a ____________ & a ________

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vaginal infection and a STI

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bacterial vaginosis symptoms:

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increased gray discharge with unusual odor

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trichonmoniasis symptoms for women:

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itching, burning, redness, soreness of the genitals, discomfort in urination, thin discharge with unusual smell, can be clear, white, yellowish, or greenish

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trichonmoniasis symptoms for men:

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itching or irritation inside the penis, burning after urination or ejaculation, discharge from penis

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transmission of pubic lice:

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highly contagious, via contact, sheets, towels, clothing, mattress, toilet seat

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pubic lice symptoms:

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red bumps, severe itching, irritation

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public lice treatment:

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topical skin medications

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most commonly sexually transmitted virus in U.S.

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus Virus)

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HPV transmission:

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skin to skin contact around mucous membranes

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HPV symptoms:

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asymptomatic; can be latent for many months or years; redness, sweeping, development of painless warts (6 & 11), cervical cell changes

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HPV complications:

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neonatal infection, cervical cancer (16 & 18), cancer of the tonsils, upper throat and base of tongue

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Oral HPV affects _____ of all Americans, ______ of males and _____ of females

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7% of all Americans; 10% males; 3.6% females

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HPV is vaccine preventable, women ages 9-30 can take vaccines:

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HPV 6, 11, 16, & 18

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HPV vaccine is now made for males, which is a:

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series of 3 injections of Gardasil at 0, 2, & 6 months

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20 million Americans are infected by this

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HPV

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6 million Americans are infected each year

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HPV

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about ____ of sexually active men & women get it at some point in their lives

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50%

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most people don't know they have it because they don't develop symptoms or health problems from it

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HPV

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In _____ of cases the body's immune system clears HPV naturally within 2 years

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90%

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HPV infections that don't naturally clear can cause:

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serious health problems

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1% of sexually active adults

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genital warts

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12,000 women a year

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cervical cancer

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HPV symptoms that occur if infections don't naturally clear up:

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genital warts, warts in throat (recurrent respiratory, papillomatosis or RRP) cervical cancer, and other cancers

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Herpes Simplex I

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fever blisters or cold sores

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Herpes Simplex II

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genitals to genitals or whatever made contact with it

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Herpes Simplex I & II

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skin to skin contact or oral-genital contact

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Herpes Simplex I & II up to ____ asymptomatic

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80%

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If women is pregnant and has ____________ she has to have a C-section to have the baby

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Herpes Simplex I & II

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flu-like symptoms within 14 days; localized itching, tingling, redness, swelling; painful blisters that ulcerate

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primary infection

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vary in frequency throughout lifetime; same localized symptoms, less severe than primary infection; cervical shedding

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recurrent infections

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Herpes Simplex I & II complications:

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neonatal infection (C-section recommended)

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Avoid contact of mucous membranes (cervix, urethra) with infected person's fluids (semen, saliva, blood, mucus).

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hepatitis ABC (viral)

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transmission of hepatitis ABC:

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vaginal/anal sex

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treatment of hepatitis ABC:

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no treatment; vaccination available for prevention of A & B

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hepatitis ABC is usually asymptomatic, but can also see signs of:

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exhaustion, loss of appetite, feverish, weight loss, yellow/green skin color

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complications of untreated STIs/STDs:

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PID, cervical and testicular cancer, sexual dysfunction, sterility, ectopic pregnancy, death

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HIV/AIDS transmission:

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contact of open skin/mucous membranes with infected person's fluids

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Infected person's fluids in order for HIV/AIDS:

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1. Blood 2. Semen 3. Vaginal Secretions 4. Breast milk 5. Urine/feces

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Infection and seroconversion (3-6 months): flu-like illness for about 2 weeks

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HIV symptoms stage 1

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Symptom free - a few months to many years

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HIV symptoms stage 2

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Early symptoms - fevers, herpes zoster (shingles), yeast infections - a few months to several years

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HIV symptoms stage 3

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AIDS - opportunistic infections (Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, cervical cancer, dementia), few months to yrs.

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HIV symptoms stage 4

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male condom also called the "sombrero"; don't double up b/c:

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this causes more friction making it more likely that the condom will tear

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female condoms:

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require additional lubricant; can be inserted hours prior to sex

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Used as a barrier during oral sex on a female or for anal rimming

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latex dam

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Risk reduction includes: using a _____________, urinate ___________, wash with soap ____________.

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water-based lubricant; before and after sex; before and after sex

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get checked for STIs every ________

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6 months

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Each year, the number of Americans who contract an STI is about: A. 200,000 B. 2,000,000 C. 20,000,000 D. 200,000,000

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20,000,000

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The number of people aged 15 to 24 who contract an STI is about: A. 10,000 B. 50,000 C. 1,000,000 D. 10,000,000

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1,000,000

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Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing STIs? A. Intermittent abstinence B. Occasional condom use C. Mutual monogamy with a medically cleared partner D. A partner's assurance of infection-free status

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mutual monogamy with a medically cleared partner

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Chlamydia is a threat to wellness because: A. it is the most common viral STI B. a small percentage of the afflicted have no symptoms C. there are currently no effective drug treatments D. chlamydia infection can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease

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chlamydia infection can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease

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Gonorrhea is a threat to wellness because: A. about 80% of males with gonorrhea show no symptoms B. about 20% of females with gonorrhea show no symptoms C. it is the most common STI caused by a protozoan D. untreated gonorrhea can cause scarring and potential sterility in either sex

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untreated gonorrhea can cause scarring and potential sterility in either sex

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In what stage of syphilis does a chancre develop? A. Primary syphilis B. Secondary syphilis C. Latent syphilis D. Late-stage syphilis

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primary syphilis

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Which of these can lead to liver cancer? A. Hepatitis B B. Syphilis C. Chlamydia D. HIV antibodies

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hepatitis B

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Which of the these is a low-risk activity for HIV infection? A. Unprotected vaginal intercourse B. Unprotected anal intercourse C. Sharing needles with another person D. Living in the same household as an AIDs patient

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living in the same household as an AIDs patient

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Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are caused by: A. viruses B. bacteria C. protozoans D. yeast

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bacteria

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Herpes, genital warts, hepatitis B, and HIV are all STIs caused by: A. viruses B. bacteria C. protozoans D. yeast

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viruses

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these are parasites that cause Trichomoniasis

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protozoans

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an open sore most frequently located at the side of an initial syphilis infection

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chancres

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