#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
Painful urination
ExplanationCommon symptom of STIs, indicating possible urinary tract involvement.
#2
What is the most common bacterial STI in the United States?
Chlamydia
ExplanationHighly prevalent bacterial infection, often asymptomatic.
#3
Which viral STI can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer?
Hepatitis B
ExplanationChronic infection increases risk of liver complications.
#4
What is the term for the group of viruses that includes herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus?
Herpesviruses
ExplanationFamily of viruses causing various infections, including chickenpox and shingles.
#5
Which bacterial STI can cause eye infections in newborns if the mother is infected during childbirth?
Gonorrhea
ExplanationCan be transmitted to newborns during passage through infected birth canal.
#6
What is the most effective method for preventing the transmission of STIs?
Abstinence
ExplanationComplete avoidance of sexual activity, ensuring zero risk of transmission.
#7
Which STI is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
AIDS
ExplanationAdvanced stage of HIV infection, compromising the immune system.
#8
Which contraceptive method provides protection against both unintended pregnancies and STIs?
Condoms
ExplanationBarrier method preventing both sperm and pathogens transmission.
#9
What is the term for the virus that causes genital warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
ExplanationCommon viral infection causing warts, some strains linked to cancer.
#10
What is the primary function of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in relation to HIV?
Preventing HIV transmission in high-risk individuals
ExplanationProphylactic medication reduces risk of HIV acquisition.
#11
What is the term for the medical procedure that removes the foreskin of the penis?
Circumcision
ExplanationSurgical removal of the foreskin, often performed for cultural or medical reasons.
#12
Which bacterial STI can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in females if left untreated?
Chlamydia
ExplanationUntreated chlamydia infection can ascend to the reproductive organs, causing PID.
#13
Which STI is also known as the 'silent infection' because it often has no symptoms?
Chlamydia
ExplanationFrequently asymptomatic, leading to undetected spread.
#14
What is the primary mode of transmission for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Blood and bodily fluids
ExplanationTransmission occurs through direct contact with infected bodily fluids.
#15
What is the term for the medical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus?
Hysterectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the uterus, often performed for medical reasons.