NATS 1675 Study Guide - Herpes Labialis, Foreskin, Gonorrhea
28 Nov 2014
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Sexually transmitted infections are caused by organisms ranging from viruses to antrhopods; however we will discuss only stis caused by viruses and bacteria. Treatment is available for aids and genital herpes. But treatment for hiv/aids and herperes cannot be elimated from the body. Only stis caused by bacteria (eg. chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) are curable with antibiotics. Genital warts: caused by the human papillomaviruses (hpv) Warts are seen in foreskin of men and near vaginal opening for women. If there are visible growths they can be removed by surgery, freezing, or burning with lasers or acids. (but they may come back) Genital herpes: is caused by herpes simplex virus. Type 1 causes cold sores and fever blisters. Some have no symptoms but others get a tingling or itching sensation before blisters appear on the genitals. When blisters rupture, they leave painful ulcers that may take as long as 3 weeks or 5 days to heal.
