30 Questions
What is the preferred term for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Which age group is most commonly affected by STIs?
Young, sexually active people
What is the purpose of pre-exposure vaccines like Gardasil and Cervarix?
To prevent transmission of HPV
Why are STIs more serious in females?
Due to anatomical differences
What is a crucial principle in controlling STIs?
Early and accurate diagnosis
What is the most contagious STI?
Phthirus pubis
Which of the following is a fungal STI?
Candidiasis
Why are men more likely to have STIs?
Men have more sexual partners than women
What is a common symptom of trichomoniasis?
Genital pruritus
Which of the following STIs can cause jaundice?
Hepatitis
What is an important aspect of STIs screening?
Screening for co-prevalence of STIs
What is the name of the vaginal microbicide that was hoped to decrease STI rates?
Nonoxynol-9
What is the most common cause of genital discharge and urethritis in Iraq?
Gonorrhea
What is the typical incubation period for Chlamydial urethritis?
7-28 days
What is the most common cause of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)?
Chlamydial urethritis
What is the incubation period of Gonorrhea?
2-5 days
What is a complication of STIs in newborns?
Prematurity
What is a complication of STIs in women?
Fallopian tube obstruction
What is the primary site of infection for N.gonorrhoeae?
Columnar epithelium
What is the shape of the bacteria that causes Gonorrhea?
Kidney shape
What is the recommended treatment for Chlamydial urethritis?
Azithromycin 1g as a single dose
What is the characteristic finding on a smear for gonococcal infection?
Intracellular gram-negative diplococci
What is the diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) based on?
Exclusion of gram-negative, intracellular diplococci
Why is it important to treat the sexual partner(s) of the infected individual?
To prevent re-infection of the index case
What is the type of organism that causes Chlamydial urethritis?
Intracellular organism with midway features between virus and bacteria
What is a common symptom of gonococcal infection in females?
Vaginal discharge
What is typically observed during physical examination of males with gonococcal infection?
Purulent urethral exudates and erythema of the meatus
What is the primary method of diagnosis for Chlamydial urethritis?
PCR
What is the most sensitive method for diagnosing gonococcal infection?
PCR
What is the characteristics of the discharge in Chlamydial urethritis?
Fewer and thicker, mucoid or purulent, whitish in color
Test your knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including definitions, terminology, signs, symptoms, and more. Learn about the diverse group of infections caused by microbial agents transmitted through sexual contact.
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