Ch. 2: STDs

Question 1

What is Chlamydia?

Answer 1

A bacterial infection often with no noticeable symptoms

Can lead to serious complications like PID and infertility.

Question 2

How is Chlamydia transmitted?

Answer 2

Through semen, pre-ejaculate, and vaginal fluid during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 3

What are common symptoms of Chlamydia?

Answer 3

Itching, discharge, burning during urination, and pain in the lower abdomen.

Question 4

What is the treatment for Chlamydia?

Answer 4

Curable with antibiotics.

Question 5

What complications can arise from untreated Chlamydia?

Answer 5

Infection of the testicles, PID, and potential infertility.

Question 6

What is Genital Herpes?

Answer 6

A viral infection often with no noticeable symptoms but can cause sores.

Question 7

How is Genital Herpes transmitted?

Answer 7

Through skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 8

What are common symptoms of Genital Herpes?

Answer 8

Sores, blisters, itching, burning, fever, swollen glands, and headaches.

Question 9

What is the treatment for Genital Herpes?

Answer 9

No cure but medications can reduce the frequency and duration of outbreaks.

Question 10

What is the risk of transmission for Genital Herpes?

Answer 10

Possible even without an outbreak of sores.

Question 11

What are Genital Warts?

Answer 11

Growths caused by certain strains of HPV, often with no noticeable symptoms.

Question 12

How are Genital Warts transmitted?

Answer 12

Through skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 13

What are common symptoms of Genital Warts?

Answer 13

Raised or flat growths around genitals or anus, which may be flesh-colored or whitish.

Question 14

What is the treatment for Genital Warts?

Answer 14

No cure but warts can be removed using creams, surgery, or freezing.

Question 15

Is there a vaccine for Genital Warts?

Answer 15

Yes, there is a vaccine to prevent certain types of HPV infection.

Question 16

What is Gonorrhea?

Answer 16

A bacterial infection that may have discharge or burning during urination.

Question 17

How is Gonorrhea transmitted?

Answer 17

Through semen, pre-ejaculate, and vaginal fluid during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 18

What are common symptoms of Gonorrhea?

Answer 18

Discharge, burning during urination, pain in the lower abdomen, and fever.

Question 19

What is the treatment for Gonorrhea?

Answer 19

Curable with antibiotics.

Question 20

What complications can arise from untreated Gonorrhea?

Answer 20

Infection of the testicles, PID, and potential infertility.

Question 21

What is Hepatitis A?

Answer 21

A viral infection often with no noticeable symptoms, but can cause fever and jaundice.

Question 22

How is Hepatitis A transmitted?

Answer 22

Through feces during oral sex.

Question 23

What are common symptoms of Hepatitis A?

Answer 23

Fever, tiredness, aches, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine, and jaundice.

Question 24

What is the treatment for Hepatitis A?

Answer 24

Nearly all infections resolve on their own, but there are vaccines available.

Question 25

What is Hepatitis B?

Answer 25

A viral infection that can lead to chronic infection and liver disease.

Question 26

How is Hepatitis B transmitted?

Answer 26

Through blood, semen, and vaginal fluid during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 27

What are common symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Answer 27

Flu-like symptoms including fever, tiredness, and jaundice.

Question 28

What is the treatment for Hepatitis B?

Answer 28

Medications may be used to treat chronic illness, and vaccines are available.

Question 29

What is HIV?

Answer 29

A virus that can lead to AIDS, often with no symptoms for years.

Question 30

How is HIV transmitted?

Answer 30

Through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 31

What are common symptoms of HIV?

Answer 31

Fever, chills, fatigue, weight loss, and long-lasting sore throat.

Question 32

What is the treatment for HIV?

Answer 32

No cure or vaccine, but medications allow people to live longer.

Question 33

What is Scabies?

Answer 33

A parasitic infestation causing intense itching and visible eggs in the genital area.

Question 34

How is Scabies transmitted?

Answer 34

Through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity or contact with infested items.

Question 35

What are common symptoms of Scabies?

Answer 35

Intense itching, visible crab eggs, and dark spots on the skin.

Question 36

What is the treatment for Scabies?

Answer 36

Medicated shampoos and creams.

Question 37

What is Syphilis?

Answer 37

A bacterial infection characterized by painless sores and rashes.

Question 38

How is Syphilis transmitted?

Answer 38

Through skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Question 39

What are common symptoms of Syphilis?

Answer 39

Painless sore, rash, fever, swollen lymph glands, and headaches.

Question 40

What is the treatment for Syphilis?

Answer 40

Curable with antibiotics.

Question 41

What is Trichomoniasis?

Answer 41

A parasitic infection that may cause vaginal discharge and discomfort.

Question 42

How is Trichomoniasis transmitted?

Answer 42

Through semen and vaginal fluid during vaginal sex.

Question 43

What are common symptoms of Trichomoniasis?

Answer 43

Frothy discharge, discomfort during intercourse, and irritation.

Question 44

What is the treatment for Trichomoniasis?

Answer 44

Curable with antibiotics.