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QuizMultiple Choice

Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 4 • Health and Wellness Education

Which of the following statements is TRUE if both partners are infected with an STI?

Answer
A
It is not important to abstain from having sex during treatment since both partners are already infected.
B
It is important to abstain from having sex during treatment to prevent reinfections.
C
It is important to abstain from sex during treatment even though it's not possible to reinfect the same person.
D
It is not important to abstain from having sex because both partners are receiving the same type of treatment.

Explanation

Both partners can pass the infection back and forth, causing reinfection or making treatment less effective. They should abstain from sex during treatment and follow medical advice about when it is safe to resume. So the true statement is that abstaining helps prevent reinfections.

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