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1

Sexually transmitted diseases are __________
A)rare
B)a major worldwide health problem
C)caused only by bacteria
D)None of these is correct.
2

The pathogens that cause AIDS and genital herpes in humans are _____.
A)bacteria
B)fungi
C)viruses
D)protozoans
3

Two types of human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are known to exist. What type of more common in the Unites States?
A)HIV-1
B)HIV-2
C)HIV-1C
D)HIV-3
4

During the first stage of HIV infection, the affected individual is a highly contagious ________ carrier.
A)infected
B)affected
C)asymptomatic
D)primary
5

Symptoms of the third (final) stage of HIV infection, known as AIDS, are ___________.
A)T lymphocyte count of less than 200 per mm3
B)at least one opportunistic infection
C)antibiotic resistance
D)Both A and B are correct.
6

Human papillomaviruses cause ______________.
A)genital warts
B)plantar warts
C)common warts
D)All of these are correct.
7

Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are associated with ____________.
A)cancer of the cervix
B)skin cancer
C)lung cancer
D)none of the above
8

The age group that seems particularly susceptible to HPV infections is ______________.
A)students of college age
B)teenagers
C)middle-aged adults
D)senior citizens
9

Herpes simplex virus type 2 usually causes ________.
A)genital herpes
B)cold sores/fever blisters
10

What type of hepatitis is transmitted in the same manner as HIV and can lead to liver failure?
A)Hepatitis A
B)Hepatitis B
C)Hepatitis C
D)Hepatitis E
11

Chlamydia is caused by _______________.
A)a virus
B)a bacterium
C)a fungus
12

The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes ________.
A)botulism
B)strep throat
C)gonorrhea
D)syphilis
13

Symptoms of gonorrhea include _____________.
A)painful urination
B)milky urethral discharge
C)Infected individuals may be asymptomatic.
D)All of these are correct.
14

Syphilis has ________ stages.
A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four
15

Vaginitis can be caused by _____________.
A)a virus
B)yeast
C)protozoan
D)both B and C
16

Pubic lice can ________.
A)be self-diagnosed and treated
B)be spread by contact with infected clothing or bedding
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B







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