How are herpes passed from one person to the next?
By the genitals and anus
What's the difference between STIs and STDs?
STIs occur when pathogens enter the body, STDs are disruptions to the body’s normal functions because of those pathogens staying in the body.
HPV cannot be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.
True
False
Which methods were used to treat syphilis in the past?
Arsenic
Alcohol
Iron
None of the above
Birth control pills can be used to prevent STIs.
True
False
Once you have had an STI and have been treated, you can’t get it again.
True
False
STIs that are not treated can potentionally cause infertility.
False
True
Which one of the following is most common in Canada?
Herpes
Trichomoniasis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
STIs can be asymptomatic.
False
True
A pregnant female who has an STI cannot pass it to her fetus or newborn.
True
False
Gonorrhea cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in females and can affect fertility.
True
False
Syphilis is also known as...?
Great Pox
Sheep Pox
Small Pox
English Pox
Which one of the following are vaccine preventable STIs?
Moniliasis
HPV
Syphilis
HIV
Name two ways to prevent STIs?
Using condoms, getting vaccinated, getting tested often if you have more than one partner, having a low number of partners, abstinence
HIV can be present in semen, blood, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.
True
False
Sexually active individuals should get an annual STI-detection test from their doctor.
True
False