STIs

• What are the symptoms of genital herpes in women?

  Blistering lesions on vulva and vaginal opening
• What happens to the lesions caused by genital herpes in women?

  They progress to ulcer formation
• What condition often results from genital herpes infection in women?

  Cervicitis, or inflammation of the cervix
• What may be the only sign of genital herpes infection in some women?

  Cervicitis
• What symptom accompanies genital herpes infection in some women?

  Pain on urination due to urethra infection
• How do many people infected with genital herpes experience their symptoms?

  They have mild symptoms or misdiagnosed symptoms
• What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

  Penile discharge
• What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in women?

  Vaginal discharge
• What symptom do both men and women experience with gonorrhea?

  Burning or painful urination
• What symptom is specific to men with gonorrhea?

  Testicular swelling
• What symptom is specific to women with gonorrhea?

  Bleeding between periods
• What are the four stages of syphilis?

  1. Primary Syphilis: Chancre(s) at entry site
  2. Secondary Syphilis: Skin rashes and sores
  3. Latent Syphilis: No symptoms occur
  4. Tertiary Syphilis: Affects multiple organ systems
• What characterizes primary syphilis?

  Appearance of chancre(s) at entry site
• What occurs in secondary syphilis after the chancre heals?

  Skin rashes and/or sores may form
• What is the latent stage of syphilis known as?

  The late, hidden, or sleeping stage
• What does tertiary syphilis affect?

  Multiple organ systems causing health complications
• Sexual Transmitted Infections

  A) Chlamydia

  B) Gonorrhea

  C) Genital Herpes

  D) Hepatitis B

  E) HIV

  F) HPV

  G) Syphilis

  H) Trichomoniasis