HLTH 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Health Canada, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Fallopian Tube
24 Oct 2016
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Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that is spread by sexual contact and infects the genital organs. Most prevalent bacterial sti in canada presently. Nongonococcal urethritis: refers to chlamydia infection in bio-males. Bio-males: thin, clear discharge and mild discomfort on urination 50% cases asymptomatic. If left untreated: pid (pelvic inflammatory disease), scarring of fallopian tubes, damage to urethra, infection of epididymis. Prevention screening, consistent use of a barrier. Human papilloma virus: many different types of hpv, some cause genital warts, others are high risk and cause genital cancers. Diagnosis: inspection of the warts, analysis of dna. Infection of genital organs caused by the herpes simplex virus type ii. Herpes simplex 1 cause cold sores genital herpes can be caused by either virus. Symptoms small, painful bumps or blisters on the genitals. Health canada estimates that over 20% of canadians are infected. Treatment: no cure; drug acyclovir prevents or reduces symptoms. Complications such as meningitis or narrowing of the urethra.
