Question 1

Which microorganism is sexually transmitted, primarily by homosexual men, in infected feces?

Accepted Answer

A) Shigellosis 
B) CMV 
C) Giardia lamblia 
D) Entamoeba histolytica 
A) Shigellosis 
B) CMV 
C) Giardia lamblia 
D) Entamoeba histolytica

Question 2

During the latent period of a herpesvirus infection, the genome of the virus is:

Accepted Answer

A) maintained in the host cell mitochondria. 
B) maintained in the host macrophage lysosomes. 
C) maintained in the host cell nucleus. 
D) totally degraded. 
A) maintained in the host cell mitochondria. 
B) maintained in the host macrophage lysosomes. 
C) maintained in the host cell nucleus. 
D) totally degraded.

Question 3

Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic male?

Accepted Answer

A) Ligase chain reaction (LCR) 
B) Gram-stain technique 
C) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 
D) DNA testing 
A) Ligase chain reaction (LCR) 
B) Gram-stain technique 
C) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 
D) DNA testing

Question 4

Which statement is false regarding the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from mother to fetus?

Accepted Answer

A) Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period. 
B) The risk is higher in women who have a primary HSV infection. 
C) The risk is higher in women who experience ruptured membranes more than 6 hours before delivery. 
D) The risk is higher when internal fetal monitoring devices are used. 
A) Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period. 
B) The risk is higher in women who have a primary HSV infection. 
C) The risk is higher in women who experience ruptured membranes more than 6 hours before delivery. 
D) The risk is higher when internal fetal monitoring devices are used.

Question 5

In which stage of syphilis would the following clinical manifestations be found: destructive skin, bone and soft tissue lesions, aneurysms, heart failure, and neurosyphilis?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary 
B) Secondary 
C) Latent 
D) Tertiary 
A) Primary 
B) Secondary 
C) Latent 
D) Tertiary

Question 6

STIs are seen in all socioeconomic classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes. 
A) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D) Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes.

Question 8

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Accepted Answer

A) The most common serious viral infection among infants 
B) Causes condylomata acuminata 
C) May contribute to the development of genital cancer 
A) The most common serious viral infection among infants 
B) Causes condylomata acuminata 
C) May contribute to the development of genital cancer

Question 9

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism.
-Trichomonas vaginalis

Accepted Answer

A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid 
A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid

Question 10

The asymptomatic stage of syphilis is the latent stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Which microorganism is sexually transmitted, primarily by homosexual men, in infected feces?

During the latent period of a herpesvirus infection, the genome of the virus is:

Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic male?

Which statement is false regarding the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from mother to fetus?

In which stage of syphilis would the following clinical manifestations be found: destructive skin, bone and soft tissue lesions, aneurysms, heart failure, and neurosyphilis?

STIs are seen in all socioeconomic classes.

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism. -Trichomonas vaginalis

The asymptomatic stage of syphilis is the latent stage.

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