FRHD 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Fetus, Spirochaete, Herpes Labialis

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2110
• Professor: Agnieszka Woznia

Document Summary

Hpv and genital herpes are the most common stis- no national statistics because doctors aren"t required to report cases on these. Chlamydia is the most common for cases reported in canada. Teens and young adults have the highest rates of chlamydia (people under 25) Increases in chlamydia in canada are likely because of more sensitive testing methods and increases in the number of people tested. Highest sti rates occur in canada"s north and the next highest in the western provinces, especially saskatchewan (higher rates of first nations) Transmitted through sexual intercourse- vaginal or anal. Can cause an eye infection if person touches their genitals and then their eyes. Can be transmitted through oral sex, throat infection. Requires a warm, moist environment like found in the urinary tract in both genders and cervix of women. Rare cases, can be transmitted through a warm towel or sheet immediately after it has been used by an infected person.