Science 25.4

Question 1

Chlamydia

Answer 1

The most common STI in the U.S

Question 2

Genital Herpes

Answer 2

An STI caused by a herpes virus. Includes painful blisters on the genitals

Question 3

Genital Warts

Answer 3

Small, rough growths on the genitals

Question 4

Gonorrhea

Answer 4

Symptoms include, painful urination and discharge from the vagina or penis

Question 5

Hepatitis B

Answer 5

Inflammation of the liver caused by infection. Can eventually cause damage to the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer

Question 6

Human papilloma Virus (HPV)

Answer 6

They may cause genital warts. It may also cause the cancer of the cervix in females. Cured with surgery

Question 7

Sexually transmitted infection (STI)

Answer 7

An infection caused by a pathogen that spreads mainly though sexual contact

Question 8

Syphilis

Answer 8

Early symptoms include, small sore on or near the genitals. Untreated can cause serious damage to the heart, brain and other organs

Question 9

Trichomoniasis

Answer 9

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite