PSY 3122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Hepatitis B Virus, Pelvic Pain, Wart

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3122
• Professor: Peggy Kleinplatz

Document Summary

Sexually transmitted diseases: diseases that are transmitted by sexual contact. Half those diagnosed in the u. s are among those under the age of 25. Chlamydia (chlamydia trachomatis bacterium): most prevalent and damaging of all std"s. Transmission: passed through sexual contact, can spread via fingers, genitals to the eyes. Infection of the mucosa of the lower reproductive tract commonly takes the form of an inflammation of the urethral tube or an infection of the cervix. Mild irritation or itching of the genital tissues. Invasive infection of the upper reproductive tract pelvic inflammatory disease (pid) Occurs when bacteria that cause chlamydia or gonorrhea spread from the cervix upward, infecting the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and possibly the ovaries and other adjacent abdominal structures. Chlamydia accounts for 1. 5 million cases of pid in the u. s annually. Salpingitis: primary preventable cause of female infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Can stop the work of iud as contraception.