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What is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) worldwide?
What is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) worldwide?
Tuberculosis (TB) is spread primarily through direct contact with infected individuals.
Tuberculosis (TB) is spread primarily through direct contact with infected individuals.
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How is HIV typically transmitted?
How is HIV typically transmitted?
What is the incubation period for Hepatitis B?
What is the incubation period for Hepatitis B?
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Unimmunized children under 5 years old are the most susceptible to pertussis.
Unimmunized children under 5 years old are the most susceptible to pertussis.
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What is the etiological agent responsible for Tetanus?
What is the etiological agent responsible for Tetanus?
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If you suspect a case of Gonorrhea, where should you report it?
If you suspect a case of Gonorrhea, where should you report it?
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Measles is a highly communicable disease that can be spread directly or indirectly through contact with nasal or throat secretions.
Measles is a highly communicable disease that can be spread directly or indirectly through contact with nasal or throat secretions.
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Infants born to mothers who have had measles are protected from the disease for at least 12 months.
Infants born to mothers who have had measles are protected from the disease for at least 12 months.
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What bacteria causes Syphilis?
What bacteria causes Syphilis?
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Study Notes
Chlamydia
- Most prevalent STD worldwide
- Transmitted via respiratory droplets
- Infection (new or latent) treated with isoniazid for 6-9 months
- Prevent progression to active disease by treating HIV infected persons with isoniazid and antiretrovirals
- Transmission: Direct person-to-person via unprotected sex and from mother to fetus/infant (during pregnancy or breastfeeding)
TB
- Transmitted primarily by respiratory droplets
- Infections (new or latent) treated with isoniazid.
- Prevents progression to active disease.
- Treat HIV-infected individuals with isoniazid and antiretrovirals.
HIV
- Transmission: Direct person-to-person through unprotected sex
- Transfer from mother to infant possible (during birth or breastfeeding)
Hepatitis B (HEPB)
- Incubation period: 60–90 days, range 45–180 days
Pertussis
- General unimmunized populations at risk
- Unimmunized children under 5 years most susceptible
- No passive immunity from mother
- Infection with pertussis confers immunity, but it is not life-long
Tetanus
- Etiological agent: Clostridium tetani
- Gram-positive spore-forming bacteria (anaerobic pathogen)
Gonorrhea
- Report to local health department.
Measles
- Transmission: Direct/indirect contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected persons.
- Highly communicable
- Infants of mothers with disease are protected for 6–9 months
Syphilis
- Etiological agent: Treponema pallidum (bacteria)
- Causes infection by entering through broken skin or mucous membranes, often genitals.
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This quiz covers key information about various sexually transmitted infections including Chlamydia, HIV, Hepatitis B, and their links to tuberculosis (TB). Explore transmission methods, treatment options, and prevention strategies in a concise manner. Ideal for students and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of these prevalent infections.
