Understanding Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answers
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Which STD causes pain or swelling of one testicle?
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)B
trichomoniasisC
gonorrheaD
HSV-2 (genital herpes)2
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Review the data in this infographic from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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Youth are more at risk for STDs because they are the most sexually active group.B
Youth contract new STDs at a much higher rate than other sexually active groups.C
Youth contract less dangerous STDs at higher rates than their older counterparts.D
Youth-driven data should focus more on female contraction rates than male-contraction rates.3
How is syphilis transmitted?
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breathing contaminated airB
exchange of body fluidsC
direct contact with a soreD
sharing a drinking vessel4
Study the infographic below about HIV in the United States in 2021.
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The likelihood of understanding HIV status aligned with education levels.B
Youth were at a higher risk of spreading HIV than other groups.C
The highest rates of HIV occurred in the oldest populations.D
Youth were the least likely to honestly report their HIV status.5
Which person is acting most responsibly after learning he has HIV?
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Will decides it is incurable, so he avoids doctors and sex, looking for other pursuits to be happy while he can.B
Juaquin starts taking a combination of medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART) to live longer and reduce the risk of transmission.C
Nasir seeks ways to remove affected tissues and avoids telling anyone about the disease to avoid the stigma with friends.D
Zain knows it is uncurable, so he starts a campaign to help others avoid it since doctors will be unable to slow his progression of symptoms.6
Which are symptoms of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
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itching and pain during urinationB
genital warts and cancerC
fatigue and night sweatsD
nausea or vomiting7
Study the infographic about chlamydia in the United States.
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They were over-reported because teens know more about chlamydia than other age groups.B
They were reported at a higher rate among males than among females.C
They were less prevalent than in the previous years of reporting.D
They were more prevalent than in any other group except 20–24-year-olds.8
Why should people fully describe their STD symptoms to their doctor?
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Some STDs have similar symptoms, so a more accurate description will increase the chances of a correct test and diagnosis.B
Being honest with a doctor will help a person with an STD feel better about themselves, improving mental health.C
There are not tests for all the most common types of STDs, so a doctor must guess based on the patient’s description.D
The most serious STDs have more noticeable symptoms, so it is important to describe the symptoms completely.9
How is HSV-1, or oral herpes, transmitted?
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through genital ulcersB
through blood transfusionsC
through skin-to-skin contactD
through saliva10
Which person is acting most responsibly regarding sexual health?
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Lila is planning on having sex for the first time, so she has her doctor screen her for STDs.B
Since he is sexually active, Mario asks his doctor to make STD testing part of his regular checkups.C
Willow does not get tested for STDs because her boyfriend says he does not have any and has not had any other sexual partner in the past year.D
Nate knows there is no cure for oral herpes, so he just avoids kissing anyone when he has a sore and does not need to go to the doctor.Did you find these answers helpful?
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