HPRO 4412 Chapter Notes - Chapter chapter 7: Aids, Pelvic Pain, Gonorrhea
26 Jan 2018
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Syphilis (great pox/french disease: one of the oldest stis, symptoms are not always the same, there are four stages of syphilis, syphilis can be lethal if left untreated. Human papillomavirus (hpv) 160+ strains (types): there are no symptoms, can lead to certain cancers (mouth, cervix, vagina, anus and penis), there is high risk and low risk hpv. High risk is mentioned above: low risk develop warts on the genitals, can be prevented with vaccines, warts are removed with liquid nitrogen. Genital herpes: it"s a part of the herpes simplex virus (hsv) class, cannot be cured, it is not a reportable infection. Hepatitis b: there are many types of hepatitis. Attacks the liver, causing liver cancer or cirrhosis: symptoms can be seen in early ages (5) but not later, prevented by vaccination. Hiv/aids: transmitted through sexual contact and childbirth or breast feeding, aids= acquired immune deficiency syndrome, rates of infection are higher in poor countries or communities.
