STD: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Herpes
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What is a common symptom of chlamydia in men?
✔✔ Painful urination and discharge from the penis.
Can chlamydia be asymptomatic?
✔✔ Yes, many people with chlamydia show no symptoms.
What can untreated chlamydia lead to in women?
✔✔ Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause infertility.
How is chlamydia most commonly transmitted?
✔✔ Through unprotected sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
What is the standard treatment for chlamydia?
✔✔ Antibiotics, usually azithromycin or doxycycline.
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,How long should a person with chlamydia avoid sexual activity after treatment?
✔✔ At least seven days after completing antibiotics.
Can chlamydia be cured?
✔✔ Yes, with proper antibiotic treatment.
What type of bacteria causes gonorrhea?
✔✔ Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in women?
✔✔ Increased vaginal discharge or pain during urination.
Can gonorrhea infect parts of the body other than the genitals?
✔✔ Yes, it can infect the throat, rectum, and eyes.
What can untreated gonorrhea cause in men?
✔✔ Epididymitis, which can lead to infertility.
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,How is gonorrhea diagnosed?
✔✔ Through urine tests or swabs from infected areas.
What is the primary treatment for gonorrhea?
✔✔ Antibiotics, typically a combination of ceftriaxone and azithromycin.
Can gonorrhea develop resistance to antibiotics?
✔✔ Yes, some strains of gonorrhea are antibiotic-resistant.
What virus causes herpes?
✔✔ Herpes simplex virus (HSV).
What are the two types of herpes simplex virus?
✔✔ HSV-1, which usually causes oral herpes, and HSV-2, which typically causes genital herpes.
How is herpes transmitted?
✔✔ Through skin-to-skin contact, including kissing and sexual activity.
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, Can herpes be cured?
✔✔ No, but antiviral medications can help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks.
What is a common symptom of genital herpes?
✔✔ Painful blisters or sores in the genital area.
Can someone spread herpes even if they have no visible sores?
✔✔ Yes, the virus can be transmitted through asymptomatic shedding.
What triggers herpes outbreaks?
✔✔ Stress, illness, fatigue, or a weakened immune system.
How can herpes be managed?
✔✔ With antiviral medications like acyclovir or valacyclovir.
Can a mother with herpes pass it to her baby?
✔✔ Yes, during childbirth, which can lead to neonatal herpes.
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
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What is a common symptom of chlamydia in men?
✔✔ Painful urination and discharge from the penis.
Can chlamydia be asymptomatic?
✔✔ Yes, many people with chlamydia show no symptoms.
What can untreated chlamydia lead to in women?
✔✔ Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause infertility.
How is chlamydia most commonly transmitted?
✔✔ Through unprotected sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
What is the standard treatment for chlamydia?
✔✔ Antibiotics, usually azithromycin or doxycycline.
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,How long should a person with chlamydia avoid sexual activity after treatment?
✔✔ At least seven days after completing antibiotics.
Can chlamydia be cured?
✔✔ Yes, with proper antibiotic treatment.
What type of bacteria causes gonorrhea?
✔✔ Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in women?
✔✔ Increased vaginal discharge or pain during urination.
Can gonorrhea infect parts of the body other than the genitals?
✔✔ Yes, it can infect the throat, rectum, and eyes.
What can untreated gonorrhea cause in men?
✔✔ Epididymitis, which can lead to infertility.
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,How is gonorrhea diagnosed?
✔✔ Through urine tests or swabs from infected areas.
What is the primary treatment for gonorrhea?
✔✔ Antibiotics, typically a combination of ceftriaxone and azithromycin.
Can gonorrhea develop resistance to antibiotics?
✔✔ Yes, some strains of gonorrhea are antibiotic-resistant.
What virus causes herpes?
✔✔ Herpes simplex virus (HSV).
What are the two types of herpes simplex virus?
✔✔ HSV-1, which usually causes oral herpes, and HSV-2, which typically causes genital herpes.
How is herpes transmitted?
✔✔ Through skin-to-skin contact, including kissing and sexual activity.
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, Can herpes be cured?
✔✔ No, but antiviral medications can help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks.
What is a common symptom of genital herpes?
✔✔ Painful blisters or sores in the genital area.
Can someone spread herpes even if they have no visible sores?
✔✔ Yes, the virus can be transmitted through asymptomatic shedding.
What triggers herpes outbreaks?
✔✔ Stress, illness, fatigue, or a weakened immune system.
How can herpes be managed?
✔✔ With antiviral medications like acyclovir or valacyclovir.
Can a mother with herpes pass it to her baby?
✔✔ Yes, during childbirth, which can lead to neonatal herpes.
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