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Education:

 This Week's topic: A Quiz!

This week I thought that I would spice things up with a quiz…Good luck!


1. Q: What is the number one and two most commonly transmitted bacterial STDs here in the States?

2. Q: Which of the following body sites do health care personal routinely culture for these bacterium:
__ Rectum
__ Vagina (in females)
__ Urethra (both males and females)
__ Nasal cavities
__ Throat/Pharynx
__ Blood (via blood drawl)


3. True/False: When infected with any type of infection (bacterial, viral, fungal) you always know within a few days.

4. In females what can be long term problems associated with a STD:
__ Infertility
__ Sterility
__ Painful periods
__ PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
__ Painful Intercourse


5. True/False: An infection such as gonorrhea can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI).

6. In females, name 3 ways (and in males name 2 ways) that a UTI can often be prevented.
Females:
A. _______________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________
C. _______________________________________________________________
Males:
A. _______________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________


7. True/False: When a man is infected with a STD, you will always see marks on his genitals (such in the case of Herpes) or notice a discharge from their penis.

8. What is the age/time that females should start going to see an OB/GYN?

9. How many STD's can you name off the top of your head:





Answers:

1. Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (also known as Chlamydia and gonorrhea). Bonus points to those of you that even knew the scientific names! These two have been growing in "popularity" in the past few years. After a number of years of declining infection numbers, the rates have been increasing in the past few years, especially in the 15-25 age range!

2. All of them. Trust me - there are just some places that you don't want someone sticking a cotton swab…Also, who really enjoys getting their blood drawn - forget it - don't answer that.

3. False! You can be an asymptomatic carrier for a disease - you yourself do not show any symptoms of a disease, but you can pass it on to others where it can take hold and cause major problems. Also, you can feel nothing, but the organism is causing problems that will be much more apparent later on.

4. Once again - all of these things can because of an STD that was not diagnosed right away.

5. True! If you are diagnosed with a UTI, ask your doctor to have the bacterium identified so you know what the cause was. Many UTI are caused by E. coli getting from the rectum in to the urethra - but if you are sexually active; it is always good to just make sure.

6. Answer "A" is for females, both "B" and "C" applies to males and females!
A. After urinating, wipe front to back.
B. After having sexual intercourse or oral sex, urinate to remove any thing that may have gotten lodged in your urethra!
C. Use condoms!

7. False! Many men show no outward signs of being infected with a STD.

8. If not sexually active, females should start seeing an OB/GYN at the age of 18, unless they are experiencing problems (i.e. painful periods, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding and clotting, etc) - then get yourself in! No matter what your age - once you become sexually active, you need to start seeing an OB/GYN so that you can get checked regularly for STD's and any other problems that you may be experiencing. Also, talk to him/her about birth control! They are trained to answer all of your questions, and don't worry - they have heard it all before - so ask away!!! Don't worry about not being able to find a doctor! Go see your general practitioner as they can give you a pelvic exam and screen you for STD's and can also answer many of your questions. And if they think that it is needed, they can send you to an OB/GYN.

9.Chlamydia, Herpes, Gonorrhea, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, Gardnerella (Bacterial Vaginosis), Scabies (pubic lice, crabs), Hepatitis, Trichomoniasis, Chancroid, Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV), Granuloma inguinale, HTLV-I and HTLV-II. Not bad for coming up with these off the top of my head!

How did you do? Is there anything you would like clarified to a greater degree? Did I say something that you disagree with? Let me know! E-mail me at: GCPrincess@wgay.fm. If you don't have e-mail, you can also leave your comments on the "Your Turn" page!

Updated: March 1, 2004