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A 16-year-old client visits the community health clinic with concerns that she may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). She asks whether STIs are treatable. STIs that are easily treated and curable include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Human papillomavirus
  B) Herpes simplex
  C) Chlamydia
  D) Gonorrhea
  E) Syphilis

Question 2

Which factors place an individual at high risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Having multiple sexual partners
  B) Using a condom during sex
  C) Having no other STIs
  D) Having a sexual partner who has had an STI
  E) Receiving a blood transfusion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
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Infections caused by bacteria can be treated and usually cured with antibiotics, but those caused by viruses cannot be cured this way. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilisall bacterialand trichomoniasisparas itic are easily treated with antibiotics and cured if diagnosed early. Human papillomavirus and herpes simplex are viral infections that are not treatable.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Any person is in a high-risk group for STIs if they have multiple sexual partners, do not use a condom during sex, have other STIs, and/or have a sexual partner who has had an STD. Although once a risk for exposure to HIV, blood transfusions no longer place an individual at high risk for acquiring an STI.


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