Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Quiz

Painful urination is a common symptom of gonorrhea.

Individuals at higher risk for HIV are recommended to undergo testing annually.

Gonorrhea is commonly referred to as the 'clap'.

Genital herpes is commonly associated with painful sores or ulcers in the genital area.

Abstinence is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of STIs.

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

The incubation period for HIV is typically 1-3 months.

Chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in females.

Syphilis is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.

Genital warts can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even without sexual intercourse.

Vaccination is the primary method of preventing the transmission of genital warts.

Hepatitis B can lead to liver damage and is associated with unsafe sexual practices.

HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.

Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics.

Genital herpes is primarily caused by a virus.

Chlamydia is known as the 'silent infection' because it often has no symptoms.

Blood test is the common method of diagnosis for most STIs.

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

The term for the stage of syphilis characterized by the formation of a painless sore at the site of infection is called primary syphilis.

Trichomoniasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.