Understanding Sexual Health and Infections Quiz

Frequent urination can indicate the presence of certain STIs.

Hepatitis B is caused by a viral infection.

Being vaccinated against HPV reduces the risk of acquiring certain STIs.

The outer visible part of the female genitalia is called the vulva.

Abstinence from sexual activity is the most effective method to prevent STI transmission.

Gonorrhea is often referred to as 'the clap.'

Syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics.

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI in the United States.

HPV can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.

Joint pain is not a common symptom of genital herpes.

Teenagers and young adults have the highest rates of STIs.

Hormonal birth control does not protect against STIs.

An STI that shows no symptoms is called a silent infection.

The period after exposure to an STI but before symptoms appear is called the incubation period.

The presence of more than one STI simultaneously is called coinfection.

Testing for STIs before engaging in sexual activity with a new partner is called preventive screening.