1. Outline methods for the primary prevention of sexually transmitted disease.
2. Identify risk factors associated with sexually transmitted disease.
3. For each of the following diseases, identify the etiologic agent(s), clinical
symptoms, diagnosis, common complications, recommended treatment for initial infection
and partner management.
A. Primary syphilis.
B. Herpes simplex.
C. Genital warts, HPV.
D. Gonorrhea.
E. Chlamydia.
F. Nongonococcal urethritis.
G. Pelvic inflammatory disease.
H. Trichomoniasis.
I. Vulvovaginal candidiasis.
J. Bacterial vaginosis (see vaginitis).
K. HIV (see HIV sections B & C).
L. Hepatitis B and C.
M. Lice/scabies.
N. Molluscum contagiosum.
4. Identify risk factors for contracting Hepatitis B as a sexually transmitted disease.
5. Discuss the rationale and recommended empiric treatment for victims of sexual
assault.
Sources:
Essentials of Family Medicine, Chapter 32, Pages 385-397
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