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Which is true about syphillis but not AIDS? It has a reliable cure
A sexually transmitted infection Occurs when an agent is transmitted during sex and established in the body
Which description best characterizes pubic lice? Tiny brown insects that latch onto hair covered skin and causes severe itching
In men, T. vaginalis infection is usually Asymptomatic
The causative agent in syphilis is a(n) Spirochete
The first sign of syphilis is a(n) _______ at the point of infection, followed soon thereafter by __________. Chancre; a rash
Charles sees his doctor about a wet sore at the base of his penis this is not painful or itchy. He will most likely be treated with Penicillin
Gonorrhea is symptomatic by about _____ after infection; it can be difficult to treat because of _________. 2-10 days; drug resistance
Which is the most common reportable infectious disease? Chlamydia
A serious complication of both gonorrhea and chlamydia that commonly causes infertility is Pelvic inflammatory disease
Bacterial vaginosis is common among sexually active Women with multiple partners
HSV-1 and HSV-2, share characteristics, but only HSV-2 Is primarily an "adult disease"
Genital herpes are especially infectious from the time ______ until ________ Anticipatory signs appear; the sores are dry and crusted over
The best way to diagnose genital herpes to determine its type is to Test affected tissue or blood in laboratory
Human papillomaviruses 16 and 18 are the principal cause of Cervical cancer
HIV is mainly spread through Sexual contact and contaminated needles
In South Africa, the overall life expectancy of AIDS victims increased by 9 years between 2005 and 2014, thanks to The increasing availability of effective antiviral drugs
A person who has had contact with an HIV positive partner is at greatest risk of HIV infection if the sexual contact involves his or her Anus
Pre-exposure prophlaxis is a drug regime Used before exposure, to prevent an HIV infection from taking hold
For people that are sexually active, the best defense against STIs is A latex or polyurethane condoms
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