Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Aids, Genital Wart, Gonorrhea

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Psychology 2075 chapter 8: sexually transmitted infections. Bacterial infections can be cured by using antibiotics (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) Viral infections cannot be cured but they can be treated to reduce symptoms (herpes, The most prevalent bacterial sti in canada. In men are a thin, usually clear discharge and mild discomfort on urination. Cases of infection in women are asymptomatic. One of the most effective tools for prevention is screening. The best method of prevention is the consistent use of a condom. Some types cause genital warts and are called low risk; some types cause cervical cancer and are called high risk. Oral sex can transmit hpv, individuals infected this way have an increased rate of oral cancers. Diagnosis can sometimes be made simply by inspecting the warts. For many women the first indication of hpv is abnormal cells on a pap test. Chemicals can be applied directly to the warts. In many cases hpv symptoms go away on their own.