Lesson 3

Question 1

STD

Answer 1

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Question 2

STI

Answer 2

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 3

is a sexually transmitted infection that produces painless sores.

Answer 3

Syphilis

Question 4

These sores disappear within a week. But if not treated, they may cause damage to the heart, brain, or eyes.

Answer 4

Syphilis

Question 5

is a contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Answer 5

Gonorrhea

Question 6

may be treated witha single injection of ceftriaxone and a single dose of azithromycin (or doxycycline for one week) taken by mouth.

Answer 6

Gonococcal conjunctivitis

Question 7

is characterized by blisters or itching in the genital area.

Answer 7

Genital herpes

Question 8

is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is transmitted during sexual contact. It has no known cure at present.

Answer 8

(AIDS) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 9

can also spread through sharing injection drug equipment, such as needles.

Answer 9

HIV

Question 10

is the absence of menstruation caused by emotional stress, extreme fatigue, or heart disease.

Answer 10

Amenorrhea

Question 11

is a painful menstruation that occurs before or during menstruation.

Answer 11

Dysmenorrhea

Question 12

is a structural disorder in males where in there is a bulge in the abdomen.

Answer 12

Hernia