12 Questions
What are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) also known as?
Venereal diseases
How can neonates acquire Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
During birth from an infected mother
Which of the following is NOT a potential maternal effect of HPV infection?
Hepatosplenomegaly
What is the primary mode of transmission for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Exchange of body fluids
Which diagnostic test is used to confirm a positive HIV result?
Both EIA and Western Blot/immunofluorescence assay
What is the primary mode of transmission for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnant women?
Vertically from the birth canal of an infected mother to the fetus
What is the causative agent of syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a positive syphilis screening test?
Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS)
Which stage of syphilis is characterized by a chancre and lymphadenopathy?
Secondary stage
Which of the following is a potential maternal effect of untreated chlamydia?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Which of the following is a potential fetal/neonatal effect of untreated gonorrhea?
Ophthalmia neonatorum
What is the recommended screening method for diagnosing gonorrhea in pregnant women?
Thayer Martin Culture of the endocervix, rectum, or pharynx
Explore the causes, transmission, diagnostics, and maternal effects of sexually transmitted infections such as Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Learn about the spread of infections through sexual contact and how neonates can acquire infections during birth.
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