Sexually Transmitted Diseases Quiz

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease, not an STD.

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Gonorrhea is commonly referred to as the 'clap.'

Chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection.

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

HPV infection can lead to cervical cancer in women.

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STD in the US.

Chlamydia is often asymptomatic, earning it the nickname 'silent infection.'

Sharing contaminated needles is a common mode of HIV transmission.

Frothy vaginal discharge is a common symptom of trichomoniasis.

Chlamydia infection is commonly associated with PID in women.

Frequent urination is not a typical symptom of genital herpes.

Using condoms consistently and correctly reduces the risk of STD transmission.

Abstinence is the most effective way to prevent STDs.