SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS(STIs)

Question 1

Infections or diseases transferred through sexual intercourse are called ____________(3)

Answer 1

sexually transmitted diseases(STI) or venereal diseases(VD) or Reproductive tract infections(RTI)

Question 2

Examples of STIs

Answer 2

Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, hepatitis-B, HIV infections leading to AIDS

Question 3

Some of these infections like ________ (2) can also be transmitted by sharing of ________(4)

Answer 3

HIV, hepatitis-B; injection needles, surgical instruments, transfusion of blood, infected mother to foetus

Question 4

Except for ____(3), other diseases are completely curable if detected early.

Answer 4

Hepatitis-B, genital herpes, HIV

Question 5

Early symptoms of STIs are minor and include ________(4)

Answer 5

itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, swellings in the genital region

Question 6

Infected females may often be ____________ and hence, may remain undetected for long.

Answer 6

asymptomatic

Question 7

2 reasons which deter the infected persons from going for timely detection and treatment :

Answer 7

1. Absence or less significant symptoms
2. Social stigma

Question 8

Complications that arise later due to STIs

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Answer 8

Pelvic inflammatory diseases(PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, cancer of reproductive tract

Question 9

STIs are reported to be very high among persons in the age group _____________

Answer 9

15-24 years

Question 10

3 principles to be free of STIs

Answer 10

1. Avoid sex with unknown partners/multiple partners
2. Always use condoms during coitus
3. Go to qualified doctor if doubt