Molly is sexually active and has had more than one sexual partner. She protects herself from pregnancy by using the contraceptive patch and from STIs by requiring that her partner wear a condom. Molly has never had any signs or symptoms of an STI. She has never been vaccinated for any STIs.
-Judging from the protective steps she has taken,for which STI is Molly most at risk?

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While Molly is taking steps to prevent pregnancy and transmission of STIs, the only preventive measure for HPV infection is a vaccine. As Molly has never been vaccinated for HPV, she is at risk of contracting the virus which can lead to various types of cancers, including cervical cancer. Although the use of condoms reduces the risk of transmission, it does not completely eliminate it.

Molly Is Sexually Active and Has Had More Than One