HLTH 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Genital Herpes, Trichomoniasis, Cervical Cancer
5 May 2017
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Number of sexual partners in the past 12 months. 7% of males & 4% of females who were sexually active had a same-sex sexual partners. 85% of sexually active students used a method to prevent pregnancy the last time they had sex. 51% of students use male condoms plus another method: sexually transmitted infections. Pose serious threats to fetus and newborn short term effects are serious i themselves if left untreated, serious and grave complications possible: causes of stis. Viral: spread: skin to skin, body fluids, tested: blood, swab, treated: antiviral lotion, meds, cautery removal. Bacterial: skin to skin, body fluids, tested: urine, swab, treated antibodies. Fungal: spread: vaginal intercourses, tested: physical inspection, swab, treated: over the counter or prescription antifungal pill or lotion. Parasitic: spread: skin to skin, tested: swab, physical exam, shampoo, lotion, wash bedding/clothing in hot water, examples of stis: viral. Human papilloma virus (hpv): one of the most stis.
