HSC 3211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Aids, Hpv Vaccines, Opportunistic Infection
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65 million of people living in the us with std. Yearly 15 million of new std cases. 1/4 new std cases occur in teenagers. Cervical cancer in women is related to hpv. Should report newly diagnosed std cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia and hepatitis b to state health departments and the cdc. Avoid any and all types of sexual activity: oral/vaginal/anal. Limit number of sexual partners, know your sexual partners. Use condoms consistently and correctly for any and all types of sexual activity. Know your std /sti status, even better to also know your partner"s std /sti status. Wash genital and anal regions before and after sexual activity. Women: wash from front to back to prevent contamination from anus. Men: if uncircumcised, pull back foreskin and wash glans and inner skin of foreskin. Wash hands and nails before and after sexual activity. Change sweaty clothes as soon as possible. Do not ignore the urge to urinate before sexual activity.
