Chlamydia Quiz

1. How many kinds of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are prevalent in the United States today?

A. 100 B. 50 C. 25 D. 10

2. The STD chlamydia is a bacterium that is transmitted through intimate physical contact. What's the most common means of transmission?

A. Oral B. Vaginal C. Anal D. All of the above

3. There are few, if any, symptoms during the infection's early stages. What are they?

A. Fever and itching B. Painful urination C. Abdominal pain D. B and C

4. Chlamydia is called the silent disease because it often goes undetected. What percentage of women experiences no symptoms after contracting the disease?

A. 25 percent B. 50 percent C. 75 percent D. 85 percent

5. If untreated, this disease has serious consequences. What problems can it cause in women?

A. Pelvic inflammatory disease B. Infertility C. Painful menstruation D. All of the above

6. Of every 10 adolescent girls, how many are likely to be infected with chlamydia?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7

7. In women, which age group is most likely to be infected?

A. 24 and up B. 20 to 23 C. 15 to 19 D. 10 to 14

8. What symptoms do men have?

A. Painful urination B. Swollen testicles C. Backache D. A and B

9. Chlamydia increases the risk of which of these other diseases in women?

A. HIV B. Cervical cancer C. Leukemia D. A and B

10. A single dose of an antibiotic called azithromycin will treat the disease, as will a one-week treatment with doxycycline. What should infected people do to prevent the spread of the illness?

A. Inform their sex partners B. Take antibiotics, along with their partners C. Avoid sexual contact for a week D. All of the above

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