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What is the primary means of transmission for STIs?
What is the primary means of transmission for STIs?
- Casual contact
- Sharing food
- Airborne particles
- Sexual activity (correct)
Which of the following is a potential consequence of undiagnosed STIs?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of undiagnosed STIs?
- Increased immunity
- Enhanced cognitive function
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) (correct)
- Improved fertility
Which of the following was reported to have increased by 26% in 2019?
Which of the following was reported to have increased by 26% in 2019?
- Gonorrhea (correct)
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
Which age group is considered a high-risk group for STIs?
Which age group is considered a high-risk group for STIs?
Which of the following is a key step in oral assessment for STIs?
Which of the following is a key step in oral assessment for STIs?
Which of the following is caused by HSV1 & HSV2?
Which of the following is caused by HSV1 & HSV2?
Which STI often presents with flu-like symptoms, including a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes?
Which STI often presents with flu-like symptoms, including a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes?
Which STI is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?
Which STI is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?
Which stage of syphilis typically appears 2-3 weeks after the initial infection?
Which stage of syphilis typically appears 2-3 weeks after the initial infection?
Which of the following is the most common STI in the UK?
Which of the following is the most common STI in the UK?
Which of the following can HPV mutate into?
Which of the following can HPV mutate into?
Trouble swallowing, constant earaches and unexplained weight loss are all examples of:
Trouble swallowing, constant earaches and unexplained weight loss are all examples of:
Chlamydia, HIV and Hepatitis A, B and C are examples of:
Chlamydia, HIV and Hepatitis A, B and C are examples of:
Which of the following is a piece of advice to provide about sexual health?
Which of the following is a piece of advice to provide about sexual health?
What action is needed to be taken with videos based on sexual health?
What action is needed to be taken with videos based on sexual health?
What does 'oral sex' involve?
What does 'oral sex' involve?
What is the term for oral stimulation of the penis?
What is the term for oral stimulation of the penis?
What is the term for oral stimulation of the vulva or vagina?
What is the term for oral stimulation of the vulva or vagina?
What is 'anilingus'?
What is 'anilingus'?
What is the first step in an oral assessment?
What is the first step in an oral assessment?
What is the second step in an oral assessment?
What is the second step in an oral assessment?
True or False: Herpes is not curable but manageable?
True or False: Herpes is not curable but manageable?
True or False: A symptom of Gonorrhea includes not always resulting in an outbreak
True or False: A symptom of Gonorrhea includes not always resulting in an outbreak
What is Oropharyngeal gonorrhoea?
What is Oropharyngeal gonorrhoea?
What type of treatment is usually required for Gonorrhea?
What type of treatment is usually required for Gonorrhea?
True or False: Syphilis means there is no increased risk of HIV
True or False: Syphilis means there is no increased risk of HIV
Which of the following is a means of treating Syphilis?
Which of the following is a means of treating Syphilis?
How long after the initial infection does Secondary Syphilis usually arise?
How long after the initial infection does Secondary Syphilis usually arise?
How long after the initial infection does Late Latent Syphilis usually arise?
How long after the initial infection does Late Latent Syphilis usually arise?
Which of these statements about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is false?
Which of these statements about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is false?
Which of these statements are true about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
Which of these statements are true about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
Enlarged lymph nodes and constant sore throats are examples of:
Enlarged lymph nodes and constant sore throats are examples of:
True or False: It's always essential to normalize the discussion around STIs
True or False: It's always essential to normalize the discussion around STIs
Flashcards
What is oral sex?
What is oral sex?
Stimulating a partner's genitals with the mouth, lips, or tongue.
What is Fellatio?
What is Fellatio?
The sexual activity of sucking or moving the tongue across the penis to give pleasure.
What is Cunnilingus?
What is Cunnilingus?
The sexual activity of moving the tongue across the female sex organs to give pleasure.
What is Anilingus?
What is Anilingus?
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What are STIs?
What are STIs?
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Consequences of undiagnosed STIs?
Consequences of undiagnosed STIs?
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Change in gonorrhea rates?
Change in gonorrhea rates?
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What is the change in syphilis rates?
What is the change in syphilis rates?
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High risk groups for STIs?
High risk groups for STIs?
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What is a STI Oral assessment?
What is a STI Oral assessment?
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What is Herpes?
What is Herpes?
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What is Gonorrhea?
What is Gonorrhea?
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What is Syphilis?
What is Syphilis?
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When does primary syphilis occur?
When does primary syphilis occur?
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Secondary syphilis timing?
Secondary syphilis timing?
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What is HPV?
What is HPV?
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What are Red flag signs of possible STIs?
What are Red flag signs of possible STIs?
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What is the Advice regarding STIs?
What is the Advice regarding STIs?
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Study Notes
- Oral sex involves stimulating a partner's genitals with the mouth, lips, or tongue
Types of Oral Sex
- Fellatio is defined as sucking or moving the tongue across the penis to give pleasure
- Cunnilingus is defined as moving the tongue across the the female sex organs to give pleasure
- Anilingus is defined as moving the tongue across the anus to give pleasure
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- STIs are infections spread between people during sexual activity
- STIs can be contracted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex, or by sharing sex toys with someone who has an infection
Risks of Undiagnosed STIs
- Possible outcomes include Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Can cause infertility in both men and women
- Can cause miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy
- Can cause epididymo-orchitis
- There is a risk of cancers
- There is a chance of further spread of the infection
STI Statistics (2018-2019)
- Gonorrhea cases increased by 26% in 2019
- Syphilis cases increased by 10% in 2019
- HPV cases decreased by 23% in 15-17 year old girls
- HPV cases decreased by 11% in 15-17 year old heterosexual boys
- HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is the most common STI in the UK
High Risk Groups for STIs
- Heterosexual individuals aged 15-24
- Men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Black ethnic minorities
Oral Assessment
- Involves screening, educating, directing, and normalizing discussions about sexual health
Herpes (HSV1 & HSV2)
- It is highly contagious
- It is characterized by blisters
- Barriers may not be sufficient to prevent spread
- May not always result in an outbreak
- Initial infection may cause the person to feel unwell
- It's not curable but can be managed
Gonorrhea
- Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- It is highly contagious
- Flu-like symptoms can manifest such as sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Additional Symptoms may include pain in the eyes or light sensitivity
- Requires antibiotics for treatment
- Oropharyngeal gonorrhea often presents asymptomatically
Syphilis
- Caused by Treponema pallidum
- Increases the risk of HIV
- Treated with intramuscular (IM) or oral antibiotics.
- Early diagnosis is crucial
- There has been a rise on cases in the UK, especially in men
Stages of Syphilis
- Primary syphilis appears 2-3 weeks post-infection
- Secondary syphilis appears 2-6 months after initial infection
- Late latent syphilis appears after 2 years
- Tertiary syphilis appears 2 years after initial infection
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
- It is the most common STI
- Over 100 different types exist, including HPV16
- Often presents with no symptoms
- No specific treatment exists
- Vaccination programs are available for prevention
- It can mutate into cancer
- Risk is associated with the number of oral sex partners and the intensity of oral sex
Red Flag Signs
- Trouble swallowing
- Constant earaches
- Unexplained weight loss
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Constant sore throats
- Lumps on the cheeks
- Growths or lumps on the neck
- Hoarseness
Less Frequent STIs
- Chlamydia
- HIV
- Hepatitis A, B, and C
- Pubic lice
Advice
- Encourage open conversations about sexual health
- Educate individuals about STIs and prevention
- Screen for STIs during oral assessments
- Provide dental treatment as needed
- Normalize discussions about sexual health
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