The nurse preparing an educational seminar on sexually transmitted infections for female college students should advise that which 2 infections are leading causes of pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility?

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11ecbb05_ca4c_bcf4_b433_c50da6be2141_MD0009_00 Gonorrhea and chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility. They are referred to as "silent infections" because many affected women show no symptoms. Infections of the fallopian tubes and uterus can lead to permanent damage and infertility. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend annual chlamydia and gonorrhea screening for all sexually active females age <25 and older females with risk factors. Both chlamydia and gonorrhea are treatable. The use of latex condoms is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting chlamydia and gonorrhea. (Options A and C) Herpes can lead to multiple, very painful genital vesicles/ulcers. HIV infection does not cause genital abnormalities. Human papillomavirus causes genital and anal warts. Syphilis usually causes a painless genital ulcer. The uterus and fallopian tubes (organs affected by PID) are typically not involved in any of these infections. warts Syphilis (Option D) Trichomoniasis and candidiasis (yeast infection) can lead to vaginitis (vaginal inflammation and discharge). They do not usually involve the uterus or fallopian tubes to cause infertility. Educational objective: Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to infertility. Therefore, annual gonorrhea and chlamydia screening is recommended for all sexually active females age <25 and older females with risk factors.

The Nurse Preparing an Educational Seminar on Sexually Transmitted Infections