What is the difference between HSV 1 and 2? HSV-1 most often causes oral herpes and HSV-2 typically causes genital herpes. According to Plan Parenthood‚ HSV-1 (oral herpes) is present in more than half of American adults and 1 in 6 is infected with HSV-2 (genital herpes). Symptoms HSV-1: Lesions knowns as cold sores or fever blister are located on or near the mouth. Sometimes they can be found in the mouth and usually only happen the first time HSV-1 symptoms show up. Now‚ don’t confuse this with
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[pic] “AIDS IN AFRICA AND INTERNATIONAL AID” Business’s Ethics Project Instructor: Zlat Milovanovic Date: January 03‚ 2011 Made by: Ana Stojanoska 2A1; ID 1719 [pic] INTRODUCTION: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible
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PCB Fall 14 Study guide Chapter 11 1) Which T-cells decline in an HIV patient? What is the significant # of those cells for a transition to AIDs? a. Massive reduction in CD4 T cells b. Less than 200 CD4 T cells per ul. c. HIV doesn’t kill patient but cell mediated immunity is compromised and patient can die from infection 2) Know gp 120 and 41 and what they do? What is the precursor polypeptide these are created from? a. One nucleocapsid protein is a protease used to cleave gp41 and gp120
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List of skin conditions Acne A common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil secreting) glands of the skin causing inflamed red pimples on the face and neck. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However‚ men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition. Alopecia Alopecia means sudden hair loss. There are many different causes and patterns of hair loss. Any area can be involved including eyebrows and
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and Erythromycin. Lastly the third most contracted STD is genital herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV- 2) according to cdc.gov. CDC estimates that‚ annually‚ 776‚000 people in the United States get new herpes infections. Genital herpes infection is common in the United States. Individuals that are infected with genital herpes experience either no symptoms or mild symptoms that go unnoticed. Because
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STDs Sexually transmitted diseases have been a major public health problem in the United States of America for many years now. The numbers of infections that have been sexually transmitted have sky rocketed up through the years and have been consistent through the past decade. Over the past decade‚ there have been around twelve million infections occurring annually throughout the United States of America. The reckless people of our nation have continued to spread the disease although through
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CHEST PAIN Chest Pain Overview If you are having severe pain‚ crushing‚ squeezing‚ or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes‚ or if the pain moves into your neck‚ left shoulder‚ arm‚ or jaw‚ go immediately to a hospital emergency department. Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can have. It is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain and whether it is life-threatening. * Any part of the
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wash at least 15 seconds. Rinse both sides of hands with water. Dry hands and shut off faucet with towel. VACCINATIONS Influenza (IIV) (RIV) (LAIV) Tetanus‚ diptheria‚ pertussis (Tdap)‚ tetanus‚ diphtheria (Td) Varicella HPV Zoster MMR Pneumococcal conjugate‚ polysaccaride‚ Meningoccoal conjugate‚ polysaccaride Hep A‚ B Haemophilus b (Hib) CONTRAINDICATIONS/PR ECAUTIONS Tetanus‚ diptheria‚ pertussis (Tdap)‚ tetanus‚ diphtheria (Td) Severe allergic reactions Moderate
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What Are STDs? STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. This means they are most often -- but not exclusively -- spread by sexual intercourse. HIV‚ chlamydia‚ genital herpes‚ genital warts‚ gonorrhea‚ some forms of hepatitis‚ syphilis‚ and trichomoniasis are STDs. STDs used to be called venereal diseases or VD. They are among the most common contagious diseases. More than 65 million Americans have an incurable STD. Each year‚ 15.3 million new cases are reported; half of these infections are lifelong
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The Impact of STD’s on Youth 15-24 Faith Stephens SEEP 2016 Augusta University According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)‚ over 20 million new cases Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diagnosed each year. Youth‚ ages 15-19‚ and young adults‚ ages 20-24‚ account for half of all new STD infections. Reasons for this high rate of infection by youth and young adults include the following: young people do not get the recommended test; are hesitant to talk to adults‚ including parents
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