Gonorrhea Transmission and History

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Which of the following STIs is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi?

Chlamydia

Chancroid (correct)

Syphilis

Gonorrhea

Which of the following is true about HPV?

Certain types of HPV can cause cancer, while others cause warts (correct)

It is only sexually transmitted in males

It is only caused by mites

It is only transmitted through skin contact

What is TRUE about the transmission of STIs?

They can only be transmitted through airborne contact

They can be transmitted through quick contact with an object (correct)

They can only be transmitted through sexual contact

They can only be transmitted through skin contact

What was initially only available for females to prevent STIs?

Vaccine for HPV Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern with the treatment of STIs such as Gonorrhea?

The organisms are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Trichomanas vaginalis?

Sexual contact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Trichomanas vaginalis infection?

Fever and chills Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnosis method for Trichomanas vaginalis infection?

Wet prep Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of metronidazole treatment for Trichomanas vaginalis infection?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to treat both sexual partners for Trichomanas vaginalis infection?

To prevent re-infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common site of colonization for Trichomanas vaginalis in males?

Urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of gonorrhea?

Sexual contact Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the female reproductive tract does gonorrhea typically colonize?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of scar tissue formation in the tubular structures of the male reproductive tract?

Blockage and infertility Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease that results when gonorrhea infects the lining of the pelvic cavity?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the use of silver nitrate in newborns' eyes decrease?

It caused irritation Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea that emerged in the 1960s?

Penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Genechrobe test in diagnosing gonorrhea?

To look for genes of the organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in males?

Urethral discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the fallopian tubes in gonorrhea infection in females?

They can lead to ectopic pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Why is a diagnosis of gonorrhea reportable to the public health department?

To track the spread of the disease Signup and view all the answers