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Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

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What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?

A
wait until symptoms appear
B
get tested at a clinic
C
question your partner
D
reference online resources
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Which of the following statements about first sexual intercourse is TRUE?

A
People who abstain from first sexual intercourse until marriage are more likely to acquire an STI.
B
Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.
C
Young people who engage in first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 are more well-rounded.
D
none of the above
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People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.

A
more than a quarter
B
less than half
C
more than half
D
less than a quarter
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Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?

A
during pregnancy
B
during delivery
C
through breast-feeding
D
through soiled diapers
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Which of the following is a common misperception about STI transmission?

A
Some STIs can be transmitted by oral contact.
B
Some STIs can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.
C
All STIs require medication or a doctor's treatment.
D
All STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse.
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Which of the following activities can spread an STI?

A
giving blood
B
using public toilets
C
swimming in public pools
D
sharing needles

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