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Which STD can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women if left untreated?
✔✔ Chlamydia
What is one possible complication of untreated gonorrhea in men?
✔✔ Inflammation of the testicles.
Which STD remains in the body for life even after symptoms disappear?
✔✔ Herpes
What is the best way to confirm an STD diagnosis?
✔✔ Getting tested by a healthcare provider.
Which STD has flu-like symptoms during its early stages?
✔✔ HIV
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,What is one reason regular STD testing is important?
✔✔ Many STDs do not cause noticeable symptoms.
Which STD can increase the risk of cervical cancer?
✔✔ HPV
What is the most common symptom of an STD?
✔✔ Many STDs have no symptoms at all.
How can a person know for sure if they have an STD?
✔✔ The only way to be certain is through medical testing.
Which STD can cause blindness in newborns if passed from the mother during childbirth?
✔✔ Gonorrhea
What is the main reason untreated STDs can be dangerous?
✔✔ They can lead to serious health complications, including infertility and organ damage.
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, Which STD is known for causing painful sores that come and go over time?
✔✔ Herpes
What is the best way to reduce the risk of contracting an STD?
✔✔ Practicing safe sex and getting regular testing.
Which STD is sometimes called "the great imitator" because it mimics other illnesses?
✔✔ Syphilis
What type of pathogen causes chlamydia?
✔✔ Bacteria
Which STD is preventable with a vaccine?
✔✔ HPV
What long-term effect can untreated syphilis have?
✔✔ Damage to the heart, brain, and nervous system.
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