Exam 8: Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Sophia is surprised to learn that a high percentage of new HIV infections are among people of her race/ethnicity.In fact, nearly 50 percent of new HIV infections are among ________.

Pubic lice are tiny, buglike parasites often referred to as ________.

People between the ages of 30 and 50 are at the greatest risk for becoming infected with an STI.

In her health class, Joyce learns that kissing poses a risk for which of the following infections?

What does the current research say about the transmission of herpes simplex virus type 2?

Certain types of the human papilloma virus cause ________ cancer.

Mycoplasma genitalium is an extremely small bacterium-like organism that appears to be involved in 15% to 25% of diagnosed cases of NGU.

Jason had unprotected sex.He was surprised to learn that he had to wait a certain period of time to be tested for HIV.His health care provider told him a conclusive result from an HIV antibodies test cannot be obtained until ________ after the time of possible infection.

In Erica's health class, she learned that the incubation period for hepatitis B is ________.

Which of the following is a common myth about STIs?

Programs that teach teens only abstinence have been found to create an environment that ________.

The term safe-sex fatigue refers to the feeling of being fed up with always practicing safer sex behaviors.

According to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ________.

The time between infection and the appearance of physical symptoms of an illness is called an ________.

The more sexual partners a person has, the greater the chances of contracting an STI.