STIs – Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Why viruses aren't living organisms
Why viruses aren't living organisms
Don't carry out all 7 life processes
Structure of a virus
Structure of a virus
Genetic material (DNA/RNA) + protein coat
Different types of viruses called
Different types of viruses called
Strains
Can antibiotics treat viral infections?
Can antibiotics treat viral infections?
No, cannot treat viral infections
HIV stands for
HIV stands for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What HIV attacks in the body
What HIV attacks in the body
White blood cells
How HIV is transmitted
How HIV is transmitted
Through body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid)
Initial HIV symptoms
Initial HIV symptoms
Flu-like: fever, sore throat, fatigue
AIDS stands for
AIDS stands for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Cure available for HIV/AIDS
Cure available for HIV/AIDS
No cure
HIV/AIDS treatment method
HIV/AIDS treatment method
Antiviral drugs
What type of infection is Chlamydia?
What type of infection is Chlamydia?
Bacterial infection
Chlamydia symptom characteristic
Chlamydia symptom characteristic
Often shows no symptoms (silent infection)
Chlamydia treatment
Chlamydia treatment
Antibiotics
Untreated Chlamydia complication in women
Untreated Chlamydia complication in women
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), can cause infertility