Question 1

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the incidence of STDs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial STDs are declining worldwide as a result of the ready availability of antibiotics. 
B)  The incidence of STDs is known with a high degree of accuracy. 
C)  Viruses transmitted by sexual contact are not widespread. 
D)  Viral STDs in the U.S. are considered epidemic. 
E)  The incidence of most STDs could be reduced by vaccination.

Question 2

Some areas of the genitourinary tract are normally sterile, whereas other areas have a variety of microbiota. Describe the defense mechanisms of the genitourinary tract that contribute to this dichotomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some areas of the genitourinary tract are...

Question 3

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects which of the following in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  the uterus 
B)  the vagina 
C)  the cervix 
D)  the fallopian tubes 
E)  the ovaries

Question 4

A young woman is brought to the ER who is running a high fever and is confused about where she is. She also has an extensive red rash. She begins vomiting, and her blood pressure drops. The ER staff determine she is menstruating. What is the likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A young woman is brought to the...

Question 5

Genital herpes and genital warts are both caused by human herpesviruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the incidence of STDs?

Some areas of the genitourinary tract are normally sterile, whereas other areas have a variety of microbiota. Describe the defense mechanisms of the genitourinary tract that contribute to this dichotomy.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects which of the following in females?

A young woman is brought to the ER who is running a high fever and is confused about where she is. She also has an extensive red rash. She begins vomiting, and her blood pressure drops. The ER staff determine she is menstruating. What is the likely diagnosis?

Genital herpes and genital warts are both caused by human herpesviruses.