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Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Pathogens Quiz

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

Sudden weight gain

Explanation

Unlikely symptom; common STI symptoms involve genital discomfort or discharge.

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Gonorrhea

Explanation

Infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?

Syphilis

Explanation

Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Which STI is also known as 'the clap'?

Gonorrhea

Explanation

Gonorrhea is colloquially termed 'the clap.'

Which STI is commonly known as 'crabs'?

Pubic lice infestation

Explanation

Infestation with pubic lice, often called 'crabs.'

Which of the following is not a viral STI?

Syphilis

Explanation

Syphilis is bacterial, not viral.

Which STI can lead to cervical cancer in women?

HPV

Explanation

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

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

Chlamydia

Explanation

Chlamydia infection commonly presents without symptoms.

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

Herpes

Explanation

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.

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Which STI can be prevented by the HPV vaccine?

HPV

Explanation

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) reduces risk.

#11

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

HPV

Explanation

Human papillomavirus (HPV) transmission occurs through skin contact.

#12

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

Trichomoniasis

Explanation

Infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

#13

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

Chancroid

Explanation

Infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria.

#14

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Ureaplasma urealyticum?

Ureaplasma infection

Explanation

Infection caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum bacterium.

#15

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium?

Mycoplasma infection

Explanation

Infection caused by Mycoplasma genitalium bacterium.

#16

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis?

Granuloma inguinale

Explanation

Infection caused by Klebsiella granulomatis bacteria.

#17

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium granulomatis?

Donovanosis

Explanation

Infection caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis bacterium.

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Pathogens Quiz

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

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?

Which STI is also known as 'the clap'?

Which STI is commonly known as 'crabs'?

Which of the following is not a viral STI?

Which STI can lead to cervical cancer in women?

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

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

Which STI can be prevented by the HPV vaccine?

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

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

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Ureaplasma urealyticum?

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium?

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis?

Which STI is caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium granulomatis?

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