Exam 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Identify some strategies discussed in the text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI.Be sure to reference the text.

Who are the majority of people who become infected with genital herpes infected by? 

It is important to notify your sexual partner as soon as a positive diagnosis for an STI is made except for cases where the STI is not contagious.

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa? 

What does the term "autoinoculation" refer to? 

Which group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis? 

What are common causes and long-term effect of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis? 

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of transmission in each country.What do you think could be done to decrease HIV infections in each specific region?

What is one advancement that has been made related to HIV? 

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic,the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in Canada.

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flu-like symptoms,followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms.Only later,when more severe symptoms develop,does the seriousness of the disease become apparent.What other STI is this similar to? 

What term refers to the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person with HIV/AIDS? 

When a woman has a Pap test,the test is also screening for STIs.

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.