FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Genital Wart, Socioeconomic Status, Gender Inequality
16 Dec 2016
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Sexually transmitted infection: an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact (some can be transmitted through other ways such as fluids or surface area) Hpv and genital herpes are the most common sti type however they often go unreported in statistics. Chlamydia: most common in canada, teens and young adults have the highest rates (under 25, rates have increased, possibly due to more sensitive testing and more individuals getting tested, females have higher rates than males. Gonorrhea: less common than chlamydia, rates increased about 50%, mostly in people under 30. Syphilis: not common, decreased rates in canada after penicillin. Increase in recent years, especially with male/male contact. Recent studies show increase of stis in middle aged individuals, suggesting a need for sexual health information. Bacteria: class of single celled microorganisms that have no chlorophyll and can give rise to many illnesses. Women - in urethra of cervix, pain urinating, genital irritation, mild discharge, pelvic pain, irregular period.
