Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS Quiz

STIs often manifest with unusual discharge or genital sores.

Proper and consistent condom use significantly reduces HIV transmission risk.

Gonorrhea is colloquially known as 'the clap.'

Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through exposure to infected blood, such as sharing needles.

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics.

HIV may not be detectable immediately after infection, hence testing is recommended after 3-6 months.

Genital herpes, caused by HSV, presents with painful sores or ulcers in the genital area.

During the asymptomatic stage, individuals with HIV may have no noticeable symptoms.

Untreated gonorrhea can progress to PID, a serious reproductive health complication.

Saliva does not typically contain sufficient HIV to transmit the virus.

Oil-based lubricants can degrade latex condoms, increasing the risk of STI transmission.

HIV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during childbirth.

Untreated hepatitis B infection can lead to chronic liver disease and increase the risk of liver cancer.

Gonorrhea commonly presents with symptoms such as painful urination and abnormal vaginal discharge in women.