Sexually Transmitted Infections and Prevention Quiz

Hepatitis B is a viral infection affecting the liver and is not transmitted through sexual contact.

Gonorrhea is commonly referred to as 'the clap', a bacterial STI affecting the genital and reproductive organs.

Sexually active individuals are recommended to undergo STI screening every 6 months to detect and manage infections early.

Bacterial vaginosis is associated with a 'fishy' odor of the vaginal discharge.

The window period is the time between initial HIV infection and the development of detectable antibodies in the bloodstream.

Consistent and correct condom use is a highly effective method to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.

Genital warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.

Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to painful genital sores.

Trichomoniasis in women often presents with vaginal discharge characterized by a strong odor.

Chlamydia can lead to serious complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women if left untreated.

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

Kissing is generally not a method of sexually transmitted infection transmission, as many STIs require more intimate contact.

HIV can be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth, highlighting the importance of prevention and treatment.

Syphilis is known as 'the great imitator' due to its diverse and sometimes nonspecific symptoms.

Gonorrhea is commonly associated with painful urination and pelvic pain in women.

Syphilis, if left untreated, can progress to neurosyphilis, affecting the nervous system.