Question 1

The major viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not curable with current therapies.

Accepted Answer

The major viral STIs, such as HIV, herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV), and hepatitis B, cannot be cured with current therapies, though their symptoms and progression can be managed or treated.

Question 2

All sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be prevented.

Accepted Answer

Not all STIs can be prevented, but many can be prevented by using condoms, getting vaccinated, and practicing safe sex.

Question 3

Previous infection with a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) confers immunity, so once a person has had chlamydia or gonorrhea, she or he can't be re-infected.

Accepted Answer

Previous infection with bacterial STIs like chlamydia or gonorrhea does not confer immunity, and individuals can be re-infected if exposed again.

Question 4

Condoms made of lambskin are as effective at preventing disease as are ones made of latex.

Accepted Answer

Lambskin condoms are not as effective as latex condoms at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) because the pores in lambskin are large enough to allow viruses like HIV and hepatitis B to pass through.

Question 5

An infant passing through the birth canal of an infected mother will not contract gonococcal conjunctivitis.

Accepted Answer

An infant passing through the birth canal of an infected mother can indeed contract gonococcal conjunctivitis, as the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae can infect the infant's eyes, leading to this condition.

Question 6

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea is indeed caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is a sexually transmitted infection.

Question 7

Most males with gonorrhea are asymptomatic.

Accepted Answer

Most males with gonorrhea do exhibit symptoms, such as a burning sensation when urinating, discharge from the penis, or pain and swelling in one testicle.

Question 8

Gonorrhea can also infect the throat or rectum of people who engage in oral or anal sex.

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the throat or rectum in addition to the genital area, especially in individuals who engage in oral or anal sex.

Question 9

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is often not serious enough to require hospitalization or surgery.

Accepted Answer

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be serious and may require hospitalization or surgery if it leads to complications such as abscess formation or if it does not respond to oral antibiotics.

Question 10

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be treated successfully, yet about 25% of affected women will have long-term problems such as a continuing susceptibility to infection, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain.

Accepted Answer

PID can often be successfully treated with antibiotics, but even with treatment, some women may experience long-term complications such as increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and susceptibility to further infections.

Question 11

Laparoscopy is an ideal tool used to confirm the diagnosis for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and obtain material for cultures.

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy allows direct visualization of the pelvic organs, which can confirm the diagnosis of PID and also enables the collection of material for cultures to identify the causative organism.

Question 12

Research indicates that the vast majority of people infected with genital warts have no visible warts and have no idea that they are infected.

Accepted Answer

Most people infected with HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, do not develop visible warts and are unaware they have the infection, as it often presents with no symptoms or signs.

Question 13

HPV is especially uncommon in young people, with some of the least infection rates among university or college students.

Accepted Answer

HPV is actually very common among young people, including university and college students, due to higher rates of sexual activity and partner change.

Question 14

Untreated genital warts can grow together to form a cauliflower-like mass.

Accepted Answer

Genital warts, caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), can grow and merge together, forming larger masses that resemble a cauliflower in appearance.

Question 15

Treatment for genital warts does not focus on reducing the number and size of warts.

Accepted Answer

Treatment for genital warts primarily focuses on reducing the number and size of warts to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of transmission.

Question 16

Many people wrongly assume that they are unlikely to pick up a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if they limit their sexual activity to oral sex, but this is not true, particularly in the case of genital herpes.

Accepted Answer

Oral sex can still transmit STIs, including genital herpes, because the virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) can be present in oral or genital secretions and easily spread through mucosal contact.

Question 17

HSV-1 infection is so common that more than 50-80% of adults have antibodies to HSV-1.

Accepted Answer

HSV-1, or herpes simplex virus type 1, is highly prevalent worldwide, and seroprevalence studies indicate that between 50-80% of adults in various populations have antibodies to HSV-1, indicating past exposure or infection.

Question 18

The single-celled organism that causes Trichomoniasis thrives in warm, moist conditions, making women particularly susceptible to these infections in the vagina.

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis is caused by the single-celled protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which indeed thrives in warm, moist conditions such as those found in the vagina, making women particularly susceptible to this infection.

Question 19

Bacterial vaginosis is not the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age.

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis is indeed the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age, often resulting from an imbalance in the normal vaginal flora.

Question 20

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is an infection of the lymphatic system caused by two strains of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

Accepted Answer

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by three different strains of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, specifically serovars L1, L2, and L3.

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