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Yiest Infection Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Moniliasis
Thick curd-like whitish vaginal discharge, severe itching, dysuria, dyspareunia. Male may have itching, rash and/or excoriation of penis.
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Bacterial Vulvovaginitis
excessive amounts of thin, watery, yellow-gray to whitish vagina discharge with "Fishy" odor although 50% of women are asymptomatic
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Trichomoniasis
yellowish-green "frothy" discharge accompanied by inflammation of vagina & cervix, dysuria, dyspareunia. Male may be asymptomatic
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Chlamydia
often asymptomatic but may include thin or purulent discharge, burning/frequency with urination, lower abdominal pain, dyspareunia, bleeding between periods, reddened, swollen or excoriated external genitalia
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Gonorrhea
often asymptomatic but may include thin or purulent greenish-yellow discharge, burning/frequency with urination, inflammation and swelling of vulva. Cervix may appear eroded and swollen. Male may have discharge, dysuria and urinary frequency
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Syphilis
Primary Stage: painless cancre appears at the site where the organism invaded the body (usually cervical or vaginal wall). Lasts 3-6 weeks Secondary Stage: 6-week to 6 month after appearance of chancre; rash on palms of hands and soles of feet, accompanied by fever, malaise & headache. Condylomata lata (skin lesions that resemble warts) appear on genitals. Latent Stage: if not treated will enter dormancy stage; small risk of transmission to partner but could transmit to fetus Tertiary Stage: widespread serious organ dysfunction affecting the brain, eyes, musculoskeletal system, & heart
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Herpes Genitalis
Same for both types! Primary episode- blisterlike vesicles that appear a few days to 20 days after exposure. Rupture spontaneously to form extremely painful, open, ulcerated lesion, dysuria, flu-like symptoms, genital puritis or tingling. Also may have inguinal lymph node enlargement. Symptoms last 2-3 weeks. After lesion heals, virus dormant residing in nerve ganglia of affected area. Male may have lesions, greenish-yellow discharge, dysuria, urinary frequency.
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
single or multiple soft, grayish-pink, cauliflower-like lesions located in genital area (vulva, vaginal, cervix, perineum, anus, penis) May be asymptomatic or associated with itching, irritating vaginal discharge, dyspareunia or post-coital bleeding. Incubation following exposure is 3 weeks to 3 years.
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, joint pain. May be asymptomatic.
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