STI Awareness TEST Review

Common parasitic infection that could result in excessive, frothy, yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge.

• Trichomoniasis
• Syphilis
• Pubic lice
• Chlaymidia

Most common STI in the United States. Signs of this bacterial infection could include vaginal or penis discharge and swelling of genitals. Is treated with antibiotics.

• Chlaymidia
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Herpes

Viral infection that could progress into AIDS. Patients will take antiretroviral medication for the rest of their lives.

• Herpes
• Chlaymidia
• Syphilis
• HIV

A group of viral infections. Sometimes causes genital warts and other forms of this infection can cause cancer. There is now a vaccine to prevent this infection.

• HPV
• HIV
• Herpes
• Chlamydia

A parasitic infection that causes itching and blue sores. Patients may see nits or eggs.

• Pubic lice
• Trichomoniasis
• Herpes
• HPV

This bacterial infection begins with a small firm sore and could evolve into a rash of the hands and feet. It is important that this infection be treated in its early stages.

• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Herpes
• HPV

Signs of this viral infection include sores and blisters. Additional outbreaks can occur after the initial outbreak.

• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Herpes
• Pubic Lice

Common bacterial infection that may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. Often has no symptoms, but could have discharge and pain when urinating,

• Herpes
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia
• HIV

How can you be 100% sure that you will not contract an STI?

• Abstain from sexual activity
• Use a latex condom
• Use birth control
• Use antibiotics

Which statement is true?

• If the virus is able to make it through the "reverse transcription" phase, there is a drug that will inhibit integration.
• There are no drugs that will inhibit the initial fusion with the cell.
• One of the drugs inhibits the replication step.
• Protease inhibitors keep the virus from entering the "assembly" step.