Communicable Disease Test- Review

asymptomatic

asymptomatic

not showing symtoms

pathogen

link #1 in the chain of infection

reservoir

link #2 in the chain of infection

place of exit

link #3 in the chain of infection

method of transmission

link #4 in the chain of infection

port of entry

link #5 in the chain of infection

susceptible host

link #6 in the chain of infection

skin

body's first line of defense

blisters around genital, mouth, or anus

symptom of herpes simplex II

human papilloma virus (HPV)

pathogen of genital warts

opportunistic infection

disease that takes advantage of a weakened immune system

symptoms of gonorrhea and chlamydia

burning during urination and unusual discharge

gonorrhea and chlamydia

can result in infertility if left untreated

acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) diagnosis

t-cell count below 200 or the presence of 1 or more opportunistic infections

HIV

initially patient experiences flu-like system that last 1-3 weeks and go away

vaccination

activates the immune system and prevents spread of disease

communicable disease

contagious disease

non-communicable disease

not infectious

herpes simplex II virus

pathogen of herpes simplex II

hepatitis B virus

pathogen of hepatitis B

incubation period

period of time before symptoms occur, may be contagious

chancre

symptom of syphilis in first stage

wart (flesh-colored raised bump)

symptom of genital warts

jaundice, fatigue, diarrhea, darkened urine

symptom of hepatitis B

cervical or throat cancer

long-term consequence of HPV (genital warts)

ways HIV can spread

blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk

Trichomoniasis pathogen

parasite

Symptoms of Trichomoniasis

Male: pain with urination, discharge from the penis, itching from inside the penis
Female: pain with urination, abnormal discharge, itching and redness of the genitals