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22.1 Bacterial Infections | 22.1 Bacterial Infections | 22.1 Bacterial Infections |
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria.
- Some sexually transmitted diseases may be asymptomatic; yet leaving
them untreated can lead to serious health consequences.
| - Why are chlamydia infections particularly troublesome?
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- What kinds of complications can accompany gonorrhea?
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- What are the three stages of syphilis?
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22.2 Viral Infections | 22.2 Viral Infections | 22.2 Viral Infections |
- Genital warts, herpes, hepatitis B and AIDS are sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses.
- Genital herpes may be transmitted even if there are no apparent symptoms of the disease.
- There is no cure for sexually transmitted viral infections.
| - Can the herpes virus be transmitted even if a partner has no symptoms at the time?
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- Genital warts are associated with what other medical condition in women?
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- What organ in the body is most affected by a hepatitis infection?
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22.3 Other Infections | 22.3 Other Infections | 22.3 Other Infections |
- Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoan.
- A fungus is the cause of one form of vaginitis, an infection of the vagina.
- Many different types of animals cause infections in humans. Pubic lice are sexually transmitted.
| - How common is bacterial vaginosis and what are the possible consequences of an infection?
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- What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis and why should it be treated?
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- Can pubic lice be transmitted other than by sexual interactions?
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22.4 AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome) | 22.4 AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome) | 22.4 AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome) |
- AIDS is caused by a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Over 34 million people are estimated to be living with an HIV infection.
- New HIV infections are increasing faster among heterosexuals than homosexuals.
- There are three successive phases of an HIV infection.
- A person with AIDS dies from an opportunistic infection.
| - How many people in the world currently have an HIV infection? What country is particularly affected?
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- What are the three categories of an HIV infection?
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- What treatments are currently available for an HIV infection?
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