Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Are Individuals with untreated STIs more likely to contract HIV if exposed to it through sexual contact? Yes No

2. Which of the following STIs is known as a "silent" infection, meaning that any sexually active person could be infected and show absolutely no symptoms? chlamydia all of these gonorrhea herpes

3. What STI is the leading cause of early infant pneumonia and conjunctivitis (pink eye) in newborns? chlamydia syphilis gonorrhea genital herpes

4. Syphilis is known as the "great imitator" STI because its symptoms can be misinterpreted as a wide variety of other infections and ailments, causing a person to be unaware that they are still infected. Which of these famous men did NOT die as a result of untreated syphilis? Scott Joplin, American composer Édouard Manet, 19th century French artist Benjamin Franklin, American Founding Father Al Capone, American gangster

5. Must ejaculation occur in order for gonorrhea to be transmitted from men to their partners? Yes No

6. Can pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) cause permanent damage to women and lead to infertility? Yes No

7. Which kind of hepatitis does NOT have a vaccine/immunization available? hepatitis A all of the above hepatitis B hepatitis C

8. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections and conditions CANNOT be spread simply through skin-to-skin contact? pubic lice/crabs chlamydia herpes genital warts/HPV

9. Which of the following is an incurable viral STI? gonorrhea herpes chlamydia syphilis

10. Which of the following is NOT an effective means of preventing the transmission of STIs and HIV/AIDS? male & female condoms withdrawal method dental dams/sheer glyde continuous abstinence