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Definition of terms:
Sexual reproduction is the process by
which organisms produce offspring by
making germ cells called gametes.
Caused by Haemophilus
through small breaks in
epidermal tissue.
Pinhead papules to
cauliflowerlike groupings
of filiform, skincolored,
pink or red painful lesions
on genitalia heal, leaving a
scar.
Chlamydia
Caused by C. trachomatis.
Dysuria and clear or white
penile discharge.
Genital Herpes
Viral STD that is treatable
but not curable.
Fever, malaise, arthralgia,
inguinal lymphadenopathy.
Multiple small vesicles on
penis followed by ulcers on
red bases.
Pain.
Possible dysuria, pruritus,
urethral discharge.
Recurrent infection.
Syphilis
Caused by Treponema
pallidum.
Primary: Genital chancre,
heals without leaving a scar.
Secondary: Alopecia, rash,
malaise, headache,
arthralgia.
Tertiary: Gummas, aortic
valve, thoracic aneurysm,
personality changes, ataxia,
paresthesia, Charcots joints.
Gonorrhea
Caused by Neisseria
gonorrhoeae.
Urinary symptoms.
Urethral discharge.
TSE or Testicular Self
Exam
Monthly TSEs permit earlier detection of
testicular cancer, which occurs most often
in 16- to 35-year-olds. Perform the exam
on the same day each month.