NUR 120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Antiviral Drug, Septic Arthritis, Sexually Transmitted Infection
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Sexually transmitted infections(cid:345)stis(cid:346): formerly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases(cid:345)stds(cid:346), are caused by sexual contact with infected people. This contact includes sexual intercourse(cid:345)vaginal and anal(cid:346), contact of the mouth with the genitals or anus, and contact of the hands with the genital area. Sexually transmitted infections cause a symptoms and health problems, which are detailed below. (cid:327). (cid:327). Using condoms during sexual contact can reduce the chances of being infected with or transmitting some stis. The human immunodeficiency virus(cid:345)hiv(cid:346) and some kinds of hepatitis can be sexually transmitted. Residents may be unaware of or embarrassed by symptoms of an sti. nursing assistants should be professional when dealing with stis. this can help put residents at ease. (cid:329). (cid:328). Chlamydia : infection is caused by organisms introduced into the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract. Chlamydia can cause serious infection, including pelvic inflammatory disease(cid:345)pid(cid:346) in women.
