Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Prevention and Treatment

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How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed?

  • Through a specific chlamydia culture kit
  • By culture of Gardnerella vaginalis organism from vaginal secretions (correct)
  • By taking a Pap smear
  • By examination of vaginal secretions treated with potassium hydroxide (KOH)

What is the treatment for Chlamydia in non-pregnant women?

  • Benzathine penicillin G
  • Doxycycline (Vibramycin) (correct)
  • Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  • Azithromycin (Zithromax)

What symptom is typically associated with genital herpes?

  • Intense pruritus
  • Painless ulcer (chancre) on the vulva or vagina
  • Heavy, gray-white vaginal discharge
  • Painful vesicles on an erythematous base (correct)

How is syphilis diagnosed in pregnant women?

<p>By VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?

<p>Metronidazole (Flagyl) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main route through which sexually transmitted infections are spread?

<p>Sexual contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be prevented?

<p>Safer sex practices including condom use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of candidiasis in women?

<p>Thick, cream cheese-like vaginal discharge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a pregnant woman contracts a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

<p>Adverse effects on her health and the fetus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is trichomoniasis usually transmitted?

<p>Through sexual intercourse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infection can cause oral thrush characterized by white patches?

<p>Candidiasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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