#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of gonorrhea?
Yellowish discharge from the penis or vagina
ExplanationCharacteristic discharge indicates gonorrhea infection.
#2
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ExplanationHIV is an abbreviation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
#3
What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of STIs?
Using condoms consistently and correctly
ExplanationConsistent and correct condom use significantly reduces STI transmission risk.
#4
Which STI is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum?
Syphilis
ExplanationSyphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
#5
Which STI is often referred to as the 'clap'?
Gonorrhea
ExplanationGonorrhea is commonly known as the 'clap.'
#6
What is the most common bacterial STI in the United States?
Chlamydia
ExplanationChlamydia is the most prevalent bacterial STI in the United States.
#7
Which STI is caused by the herpes simplex virus and can result in painful sores or blisters?
Herpes
ExplanationHerpes infection manifests as painful sores or blisters.
#8
What is the primary mode of transmission for HIV?
Contact with infected blood, sexual fluids, or mucous membranes
ExplanationHIV spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids or mucous membranes.
#9
What is the window period in the context of HIV testing?
The time between exposure to the virus and the detection of antibodies or antigens in the blood
ExplanationWindow period refers to the timeframe before HIV antibodies or antigens are detectable post-exposure.
#10
Which STI can be prevented by vaccination?
Hepatitis B
ExplanationVaccination can prevent Hepatitis B infection.
#11
What is the term for the group of symptoms that may occur when a person is newly infected with HIV?
Seroconversion illness
ExplanationSeroconversion illness refers to symptoms occurring during the initial phase of HIV infection.
#12
What is the primary mode of transmission for the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Sexual contact
ExplanationHPV primarily spreads through sexual contact.
#13
Which STI is known as the 'silent infection' because it often has no symptoms?
Chlamydia
ExplanationChlamydia is often asymptomatic, earning its nickname as the 'silent infection.'
#14
Which STI is caused by a parasite and often transmitted through sexual contact?
Trichomoniasis
ExplanationTrichomoniasis, caused by a parasite, is typically transmitted sexually.
#15
What is the term for the final stage of untreated syphilis, characterized by severe damage to organs such as the heart and brain?
Tertiary syphilis
ExplanationTertiary syphilis refers to the advanced stage of untreated syphilis with severe organ damage.
#16
Which antiretroviral drug is commonly used in the treatment of HIV to inhibit viral replication?
Tenofovir
ExplanationTenofovir is a widely used antiretroviral drug in HIV treatment, inhibiting viral replication.
#17
Which of the following is a long-term complication of untreated HIV infection, affecting the nervous system and leading to cognitive decline?
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND)
ExplanationHAND is a long-term complication of HIV affecting cognitive function due to nervous system involvement.
#18
Which STI can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even when there are no visible sores or symptoms?
Genital warts
ExplanationGenital warts can be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact, even without visible symptoms.