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ENFERMEDAD TRANSMISION SEXUAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sexually transmitted infection
1, record 1, English, sexually%20transmitted%20infection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- STI 1, record 1, English, STI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sexually transmitted disease 2, record 1, English, sexually%20transmitted%20disease
correct, see observation
- STD 3, record 1, English, STD
correct, see observation
- STD 3, record 1, English, STD
- venereal disease 4, record 1, English, venereal%20disease
obsolete
- VD 4, record 1, English, VD
obsolete
- VD 4, record 1, English, VD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An infection that is often] transmitted by sexual contact, which includes both heterosexual and homosexual behavior ... 4, record 1, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this context, sexual contact is more than just sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal) and also includes kissing, oral-genital contact, and the use of sexual "toys," such as vibrators. 5, record 1, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "STI" is slowly replacing "STD" (sexually transmitted disease) in order to include [asymptomatic infections, such as HIV]. 6, record 1, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sexually transmitted disease, venereal disease: These terms appear under "disease" in the Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary. 7, record 1, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- infection transmissible sexuellement
1, record 1, French, infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ITS 2, record 1, French, ITS
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- infection sexuellement transmissible 3, record 1, French, infection%20sexuellement%20transmissible
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- IST 1, record 1, French, IST
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- IST 1, record 1, French, IST
- maladie transmissible sexuellement 4, record 1, French, maladie%20transmissible%20sexuellement
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- MTS 5, record 1, French, MTS
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- MTS 5, record 1, French, MTS
- maladie sexuellement transmissible 3, record 1, French, maladie%20sexuellement%20transmissible
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Europe
- MST 1, record 1, French, MST
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- MST 1, record 1, French, MST
- infection transmise sexuellement 6, record 1, French, infection%20transmise%20sexuellement
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie transmise sexuellement 6, record 1, French, maladie%20transmise%20sexuellement
see observation, feminine noun
- infection sexuellement transmise 7, record 1, French, infection%20sexuellement%20transmise
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie sexuellement transmise 8, record 1, French, maladie%20sexuellement%20transmise
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie vénérienne 9, record 1, French, maladie%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie infectieuse qui peut être contractée ou transmise lors des rapports [ou contacts] sexuels. 10, record 1, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes construits avec «infection» tendent à remplacer ceux construits avec «maladie», car ils tiennent compte davantage des infections asymptomatiques, telle l'infection à VIH. 11, record 1, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes construits avec «transmissible» sont à privilégier, car la caractéristique commune à toutes les ITS est qu'elles peuvent être transmises sexuellement. Dans les faits, la voie par laquelle l'infection a été transmise importe peu. 11, record 1, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad de transmisión sexual
1, record 1, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ETS 2, record 1, Spanish, ETS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Padecimiento patológico que se adquiere a través de las relaciones sexuales, entre otros: gonorrea, sífilis, chancros, herpes genital, candidiasis genital, molusco contagioso, uretritis inespecífica y desde luego, el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana causante del sida. 2, record 1, Spanish, - enfermedad%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record 1, Key term(s)
- enfermedad venérea
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
- The Skin
- Bacterial Diseases
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- granuloma inguinale
1, record 2, English, granuloma%20inguinale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- donovanosis 1, record 2, English, donovanosis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] rare, progressive infection of genital and perineal skin caused by Klebsiella (formerly Calymmatobacterium) granulomatis [that is] characterized by slowly progressive skin lesions that are beefy red, raised, painless, and often ulcerated [and in which] regional lymphadenopathy is uncommon. 2, record 2, English, - granuloma%20inguinale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A58: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 2, English, - granuloma%20inguinale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
- Appareil cutané
- Maladies bactériennes
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- granulome inguinal
1, record 2, French, granulome%20inguinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- donovanose 1, record 2, French, donovanose
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Maladie] causée par Klebsiella granulomatis (anciennement Calymmatobacterium granulomatis) [caractérisée par] une ulcération génitale, granulomateuse, à fond propre, indolore, sans adénopathie satellite, d'évolution chronique et avec des bordures en relief («leishmaniose génitale»)[,] plus souvent localisée sur la peau que sur la muqueuse. 2, record 2, French, - granulome%20inguinal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A58 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 2, French, - granulome%20inguinal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato genitourinario
- Piel
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- donovanosis
1, record 2, Spanish, donovanosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad de transmisión sexual causada por la bacteria C granulomatis que se manifiesta con úlceras genitales, sin que se presente crecimiento de los ganglios linfáticos ni bubas. Inicialmente aparecen protuberancias bajo la piel de la región genital, mismas que aumentan de tamaño hasta romperse y convertirse en úlceras rojas, carnosas e indoloras. 1, record 2, Spanish, - donovanosis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- adult inclusion conjunctivitis
1, record 3, English, adult%20inclusion%20conjunctivitis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conjonctivite à inclusions de l'adulte
1, record 3, French, conjonctivite%20%C3%A0%20inclusions%20de%20l%27adulte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjonctivite aiguë causée par les sérotypes D à K de Chlamydia trachomatis et survenant de façon typique chez les adultes sexuellement actifs dont la zone génito-urinaire est infectée. 2, record 3, French, - conjonctivite%20%C3%A0%20inclusions%20de%20l%27adulte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- conjuntivitis de inclusión del adulto
1, record 3, Spanish, conjuntivitis%20de%20inclusi%C3%B3n%20del%20adulto
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjuntivitis folicular crónica, de inicio agudo o subagudo, que se asocia a manifestaciones sistémicas, tales como infección genital, urinario o del tracto respiratorio, [...] suele ser una infección de transmisión sexual. 1, record 3, Spanish, - conjuntivitis%20de%20inclusi%C3%B3n%20del%20adulto
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enfermedad de transmisión sexual causada por Chlamydia trachomatis, serotipos D a K. 2, record 3, Spanish, - conjuntivitis%20de%20inclusi%C3%B3n%20del%20adulto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Human Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chancre
1, record 4, English, chancre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A syphilitic ulcer developing at the site of invasion of Treponema pallidum. 2, record 4, English, - chancre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A lesion, usually an ulcer, formed at the site of primary inoculation; generally, the initial lesion of syphilis or chancroid, or of such diseases as sporotrichosis and tularemia. 3, record 4, English, - chancre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Maladies humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chancre
1, record 4, French, chancre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lésion cutanéomuqueuse de primo-invasion d'une affection microbienne, vénérienne ou tuberculeuse. 2, record 4, French, - chancre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'on parle de chancre sans autre précision, on entend généralement [...] le chancre syphilitique. [...] Il siège à l'endroit où l'agent pathogène (Treponema pallidum) a pénétré dans l'organisme. 3, record 4, French, - chancre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- chancro
1, record 4, Spanish, chancro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cancro 2, record 4, Spanish, cancro
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lesión provocada por una enfermedad de transmisión sexual, de la cual existen dos tipos : chancro blando y chancro duro. 3, record 4, Spanish, - chancro
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- genital herpes
1, record 5, English, genital%20herpes
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genital herpes is most frequently caused by HSV-2. Primary infection in women usually involves the vulva, vagina, and cervix. In men, initial infection is most often associated with lesions on the glans penis, prepuce, or penile shaft. In individuals of either gender, primary disease is associated with fever, malaise, anorexia, and bilateral inguinal adenopathy. 1, record 5, English, - genital%20herpes
Record 5, Key term(s)
- herpes genitalis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- herpès génital
1, record 5, French, herp%C3%A8s%20g%C3%A9nital
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie sexuellement transmissible (MST), due au virus HSV2, caractérisée par une infection cutanée des organes génitaux pouvant être accompagnée de fièvre, de perte de l'appétit et d'un mauvais état général. 2, record 5, French, - herp%C3%A8s%20g%C3%A9nital
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Aparato genitourinario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- herpes genital
1, record 5, Spanish, herpes%20genital
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad de transmisión sexual que origina llagas en los genitales. 2, record 5, Spanish, - herpes%20genital
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se estima que el herpes genital está relacionado con el desarrollo del cáncer de cuello uterino. 2, record 5, Spanish, - herpes%20genital
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