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SCI Human Biology - 1 Assigned: 12/1 Due: 12/2 STDs (a wiki assignment--Outbreak Unit) Information Can Be Found in the Chapter for the Reproductive System pp.336-339.  1. STDs Caused by Viruses (Describe virus, symptoms, treatment)  a.  HIV  i.   Aid is the last stage of HIV. The primary host is the Helper T lymphocyte. The symptoms are that the individual is higly contagious; infections like other std’s begin to appear. The immune system is very weakened. There is some treatment but it doesn’t work because the virus constantly adapts  b.  Genital warts  i.   They are caused by the human papilloma viruses. Most times the person doesn’t know they have them or there is just flat lesions. The symptoms are that there are visible wards on your genitals. They can be frozen off or cut off by lazers. The new vaccine has been released. It is related with cervix cancer.  c.  Genital herpes  i.   Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex cirus. Type one is cold sores and type two is genital herpes. People usually get infected with type two as an adult. Sometimes there are no symptoms and other times there are itchy on your genitals before blisters appear. Then the erupt and leave pain and itchy  d.  Hepatitis  i.   Hepatitis infects the liver and can lead to liver failure, liver cancer, and death. There are six known viruses that cause hepatitis designated a b c d e g. screening of the blood can prevent transmission of hepatitis viruses during a transfusion.  2. STDs Caused by Bacteria (Describe bacteria, symptoms, treatment)  3. Chlamydia  a.  It is named for the tiny bacterium that causes it. The incidence of new Chlamydia infections has steadily increased since 1984. Infections of the lower reproductive tract are usually mild or asymptomatic especially in women. 18-21 days after infection men experience sensation on urination and mucous discharge there is chance that it will spread to the cervix and you can get PID. Your babe can get it in his eyes  4. Gonorrhea  a.  Caused by bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae. If you’re a guy it hurts to pee and greenish yellow urethral discharge. It leads to PID. Newborns can go blind cause of it. It is curable by antibiotic therapy but resistance is becoming more and more common.  5. Syphillis  a.  Cause by a bacteria. Penicillin is an effective antibiotic. It has three stages, often separated by latent periods during which the bacteria are resting before multiplying again. The disease may affect the nervous system. <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> 6. Preventing Transmission of STDS (Outline each) <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> a.  Avoid anal rectal intercourse <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> b.  Intraveinius drug users sex is risky, they can have hiv from sharing needles. <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> c.  Refrain from multiple sex partners or habing relations with someone who has multipe sex partners <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> d.  Abstain <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> e.  Uncircumcised males are more prone to infection <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> 7. Sexual activities that Transmit STDs <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> a.  Sex, fellatio cunnilingus <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> 8. Safer Sex Activites Use a latex condom Avoid fellation Practice cleanliness Be cautious about drugs and alcohol <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> 9. Drugs Transmit STDs <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> a.  If you have to use a needle for drugs, steralize it because you can get HIV from blood.
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