Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!cuae2!ltuxa!we53!sw013b!dj3b1!killer!ozdaltx!root From: root@ozdaltx.UUCP (root) Newsgroups: soc.motss,net.med Subject: matrix of sexually xmited diseases Message-ID: <418@ozdaltx.UUCP> Date: Tue, 7-Oct-86 11:13:12 EDT Article-I.D.: ozdaltx.418 Posted: Tue Oct 7 11:13:12 1986 Date-Received: Sat, 11-Oct-86 03:47:44 EDT Distribution: net Lines: 107 Keywords: VD AIDS Xref: watmath soc.motss:72 net.med:5124 One of OZ's members sent the following Matrix... I thought it informative enough to post to the net. >scotty< +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CUT HERE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MATRIX OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- : : DISEASE : SYMPTOMS : TREATMENT/CONTROL/INCUBATION : : -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Gonorrhea : Frequently no symptoms between : Treatment: Microscopic exam : 2-14 days after contact. : of discharge. Cultures of : Urethra-pain on urination. : possible sites (urethra, throat, : Creamy white or yellowish dis- : rectum). If positive, contact : charge. Throat - usually no : all recent sex partners for : symptoms, minor sore throat. : testing. Antibiotic treatment. : Rectum - usually no symptoms. : Re-culture to insure that medi- : Mild irritation, discharge of : cation worked. : blood or pus in feces. Rectal : Control: No sexual contact : itching. : during treatment. Cultures of : : urethra, throat, and rectum : (NOTE: Some people have no : every 3 months. : symptoms at all.) : Incubation (time when infection : : is in the body but not detect- : : able by testing): usually 2-7 : : days. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Syphilis : Frequently no symptoms between : Treatment: Blood test for : 3-6 weeks after contact. : syphilis. If positive, contact : Primary: usually painless open : all recent sex partners for : sore at site of contact (penis : testing Antibiotic treatment. : anus, throat). Will go away : Re-culture to insure that medi- : in 1-5 weeks. Secondary: : cation worked. Control: No : (6 weeks later) Minor rash : sexual contact during treatment. : with no itching. Persistant : Blood test for syphilis every 3 : fever. Latent: No symptoms. : months. Incubation: Primary : : 3-4 weeks. Min 2 1/2 weeks : : Max 3 months. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Hepatitus B : Occasionally no symptoms : Treatment: Blood tests for : between 2-6 months after : Hepatitus. If positive, no : contact. Loss os appetite, : treatment. Bed rest, high : flu-like symptoms, pain in : caloric diet, no alcohol or : joints. low grade fever, dark : drugs. Under constant care of : urine, light stools, skin and : physician. Control: No sexual : eyes yellowing. : contact during course of disease. : : Vaccine available. : : Incubation: 2-6 months. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NSU : Urethra discharge - clear or : Treatment: Microscopic exam of Non-Specific: white, often present only in : discharge. Antibiotic treat- Urethritis : morning. Mild pain on urin- : ment. Control: No sexual : ating. : contact during treatment. : : Incubation: usually 10-20 days. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Venereal : Appears 1-3 months after : Treatment: If small, remove by Warts : contact. One or many pink, : chemical application; follow-up : red or yellowish soft warts : treatment usually necessary. : around the anus, penis, : If severe, surgical removal may : scrotum, or in the rectum. : be necessary. Control: No sexual : : contact while warts are present. : : Check for presence regularly. : : Incubation: 1-3 months. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Herpes : painful bumps or blisters in : Treatment: Relief of symptoms Simplex II : genital, anal area; changing : of pain and itching. No cure. : to open sores usually lasting : Control: No sexual contact while : several weeks. : sores are present. Incubation: : : several weeks (?). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Amebiasis : Diarrhea, chills, stomach : Treatment: Stool examination. Giardiasis : cramps, unexplained weight : Treatment if necessary. : loss, often no symptoms or : Control: No sexual contact until : symptoms occuring in cycles. : 3 negative test results are : : obtained. Incubation: Varies. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Acquired : Shortness of breath, dry cough : Treatment: HLV-III test for Immunity : of PC Pneumonia (no sputum); : diagnosis. No known cure. Deficiency : Persistent fever over 100 deg, : Control: Do not give blood if Syndrome : daily or intermittent. Weight : you are at risk. If you have : loss, over 10 lbs within 2 mo. : been diagnosed as immune defi- : Lymph-node swelling over 3 mo. : cient, you should be closely : (feels like lumps behind ears, : followed by a physician. : in neck, under chin, above : Preventive measures: Eliminate : collarbone, under armpits, : multiple sexual contact, anony- : next to elbow, or in groin). : mous partners. Use condoms. : Persistent, severe fatigue. : Avoid oral ingestion of fecal : Diarrhea over one week. Oral : matter, semen, or urine. : thrush (white, scrapes off). : Refrain from inserting foreign : Skin spots (purplish-brown, : objects into the rectum. Do : painless, anywhere on body. : not use intravenous drugs. : Night sweats. Neurological : Avoid a shared source of lubri- : problems (personality changes, : cant or shared douching equip- : depression, hallucinations, : ment. Shower before and after : memory loss, seizures). A : sexual contact. Eat a nutri- : herpes lesion persisting for : tionally balanced diet. Curtail : more than one month. If you : or moderate use of tobacco and : have one or more of the above : alcohol. Get plenty of rest, : symptoms, you should see a : and exercise regularly. : physician. : Incubation: Several (?) years. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- "Don't give him anything but love!" If you experience any STD symptoms, consult a physician. Don't try to diagnose yourself. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Source: Whitman-Walker Clinic, 2335 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009