STDs Flashcards
(5 cards)
0
Q
Which STI is the most prevalent of all STIs and it accounts for many of the observed complications of STIs?
A
Chlamydia
1
Q
What remains a public health problem of major proportion and with far-reaching consequences?
A
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
2
Q
What is an important risk factor for the acquisition of a STI?
A
young age (younger than 25)
3
Q
what is an important way to prevent transmission of STIs from the patient to sexual contacts?
A
through required reporting of selected illnesses to local and/or state public health dept. with subsequent contact tracing
4
Q
T/F: patients undergoing evaluation or treatment for STIs should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
A
True
