Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Pathogens Quiz

Test your knowledge on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their pathogens. Identify symptoms, causative agents, and preventive measures in this microbiology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is not a common symptom of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Pain or burning sensation during urination
Genital itching or irritation
Sudden weight gain
Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina
#2

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Chlamydia
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Herpes
#3

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
#4

Which STI is also known as 'the clap'?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
#5

Which STI is commonly known as 'crabs'?

Chlamydia
Pubic lice infestation
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
#6

Which of the following is not a viral STI?

HIV
Herpes
Syphilis
HPV
#7

Which STI can lead to cervical cancer in women?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HPV
#8

Which STI is known as the 'silent infection' because it often has no symptoms?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
#9

Which STI is characterized by small, painful sores or blisters on or around the genitals?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
#10

Which STI can be prevented by the HPV vaccine?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HPV
#11

Which STI can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HPV
#12

Which of the following STIs is caused by a protozoan parasite?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Trichomoniasis
Syphilis
#13

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Chancroid
Syphilis
#14

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Ureaplasma urealyticum?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Ureaplasma infection
Syphilis
#15

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Mycoplasma infection
Syphilis
#16

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Granuloma inguinale
Syphilis
#17

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium granulomatis?

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Donovanosis
Syphilis

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