APEA Patho- STIs 70 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 LATEST
VERSION>>MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
Immunodeficiency in later stages of HIV infection is a result of the HIV virus attaching to and destroying:
T cells.
B cells.
macrophages.
cytokines. - ANSWER****T cells.
Which statement about herpes simplex virus (HSV) is correct?
HSV-2 causes HPV.
HSV-1 causes shingles.
HSV-1 causes cold sores.
HSV-2 causes chickenpox. - ANSWER****HSV-1 causes cold sores
Which one of the following is an inflammatory disorder of the gynecologic tract caused by ascent of
microorganisms from the vagina and endocervix into the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and contiguous
structures?
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Ovarian cyst - ANSWER****Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is most commonly associated with:
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Escherichia coli and Streptococcus aureus.
Haemophilus influenzae and Mycoplasma hominis.
, Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans. - ANSWER****Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria
gonorrhoeae.
Which statement about morbidity and mortality related to herpes simplex virus is NOT correct?
Mortality associated with herpes simplex infection may be related to perinatal infection.
Encephalitis has been associated with mortality secondary to herpes simplex virus.
An immunocompromised host is more likely to have increased mortality.
Pain and discomfort are the most significant issues; mortality is not a concern. - ANSWER****Pain
and discomfort are the most significant issues; mortality is not a concern.
Which one of the following is NOT a vector of body lice?
Epidemic typhus
Trench fever
Relapsing fever
Borrelia miyamotoi - ANSWER****Borrelia miyamotoi
Which one of the following facilitates bacterial overgrowth in a patient who has bacterial vaginosis?
Alkalization within the vagina
Acidity within the vagina
Increased progestin concentration
Increased estrogen concentration - ANSWER****Alkalization within the vagina
Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus:
reflects immunity to the herpes simplex virus.
is only present during active disease.
has no correlation to socioeconomic status, race, or culture.
does not reflect the probability of disease recurrence. - ANSWER****does not reflect the probability
of disease recurrence.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 LATEST
VERSION>>MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
Immunodeficiency in later stages of HIV infection is a result of the HIV virus attaching to and destroying:
T cells.
B cells.
macrophages.
cytokines. - ANSWER****T cells.
Which statement about herpes simplex virus (HSV) is correct?
HSV-2 causes HPV.
HSV-1 causes shingles.
HSV-1 causes cold sores.
HSV-2 causes chickenpox. - ANSWER****HSV-1 causes cold sores
Which one of the following is an inflammatory disorder of the gynecologic tract caused by ascent of
microorganisms from the vagina and endocervix into the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and contiguous
structures?
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Ovarian cyst - ANSWER****Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is most commonly associated with:
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Escherichia coli and Streptococcus aureus.
Haemophilus influenzae and Mycoplasma hominis.
, Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans. - ANSWER****Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria
gonorrhoeae.
Which statement about morbidity and mortality related to herpes simplex virus is NOT correct?
Mortality associated with herpes simplex infection may be related to perinatal infection.
Encephalitis has been associated with mortality secondary to herpes simplex virus.
An immunocompromised host is more likely to have increased mortality.
Pain and discomfort are the most significant issues; mortality is not a concern. - ANSWER****Pain
and discomfort are the most significant issues; mortality is not a concern.
Which one of the following is NOT a vector of body lice?
Epidemic typhus
Trench fever
Relapsing fever
Borrelia miyamotoi - ANSWER****Borrelia miyamotoi
Which one of the following facilitates bacterial overgrowth in a patient who has bacterial vaginosis?
Alkalization within the vagina
Acidity within the vagina
Increased progestin concentration
Increased estrogen concentration - ANSWER****Alkalization within the vagina
Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus:
reflects immunity to the herpes simplex virus.
is only present during active disease.
has no correlation to socioeconomic status, race, or culture.
does not reflect the probability of disease recurrence. - ANSWER****does not reflect the probability
of disease recurrence.
