Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Choose one of the viral STIs discussed in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the infection may be detected,diagnosed,and treated.

Which is the best definition for herpes?

Which statement about HIV infection is true?

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

Which statement about condom use is true?

For a male to infect a female with HIV during vaginal intercourse,ejaculation must occur.

Which of the following STIs is curable with current therapies?

Pelvic inflammatory disease is often a result of untreated gonorrhea or chlamydia.

What does a chancre indicate?

All STIs can be prevented.

Most women infected with gonorrhea do not have symptoms.

What is epididymitis?

Which single-celled organism thrives in warm,moist conditions?

Which statements about hepatitis B is true?

Primary syphilis is contagious,but secondary syphilis is not.

Untreated syphilis is potentially fatal.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

Which organism causes genital warts?

For which diagnosis might laparoscopy be used?

There is a vaccine for hepatitis B.