FRHD 2100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Chlamydia Trachomatis, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Gonorrhea

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tutkonen,sp?

Document Summary

Human papillomavirus (hpv) & genital herpes (herpes simplex virus, or. Hsv) most common in canada: don t have national stats on them. Of stis reported, chlamydia is the most common (82 919 cases in 2008: 2x as many women as men contracting infection, teens and young adults have highest rates of chlamydia. Gonorrhea next most common, then syphilis (common in gay men: pharyngeal gonorrhea is a throat infection. 50% men and 70% women show no symptoms: women may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease; results in infertility. Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, can cause fertility problems in men. Congenital syphilis is an infection present at birth.