Sexual health

Question 1

The first-line antibiotic in the treatment of syphilis is:

Answer 1

Benzylpenicillin

Question 2

Trichomonas vaginalis + bacterial vaginosis are associated with a pH >

Answer 2

Trichomonas vaginalis + bacterial vaginosis are associated with a pH > 4.5

Question 3

Reinfection with syphilis should be suspected if

Answer 3

Reinfection with syphilis should be suspected if the RPR rises by 4-fold or more

Question 4

Acute epididymo-orchitis in sexually active younger adults is most commonly caused by

Answer 4

Chlamydia

Question 5

organism responsible for syphillis

Answer 5

trponema pallidum

Question 6

standard test for the diagnosis and screening of HIV

Answer 6

Combination tests (HIV p24 antigen and HIV antibody) are now standard for the diagnosis and screening of HIV