HSCI 120 Lecture 10: Lecture 10 Notes
10 Jan 2018
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Know proper medical names of sti"s: e. g. Chlamydia: most frequent sti in canada, symptoms listed are common to most sti"s, know the trends, not necessarily stat numbers, women tend to have older sexual partners. Dgi: may not appear in genitals so may not even appear as an sti. Hpv: know the types ** 16 and 18, viral and lifelong and noticeable (which causes self distress) Trying to normalize screening tests even for those who is not sexually active. It"s a prevention method so that those who do not want to disclose their sexual activity can feel safe in having the test done if its mandatory for all women. In general, woman are more susceptible to sti"s: woman have greater sa that is prone to small tears and abrasion, social aspects. Arv therapy: despite risks associated w/ use (like cancer) it has helped increase life length drastically.
