Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Test Your Knowledge

Which of the following are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? (Check all that apply.)
HIV/AIDS
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts (HPV)
Mono
Hepatitis B
Bacterial Vaginosis
Trichomonas
Yeast Infections
Which of the following is the most common STD in the United States?
HIV/AIDS
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Hepatitis B
What is HIV?
The same thing as AIDS
The virus that causes AIDS
Something that happens to you when you have AIDS
A disease similar to AIDS
How many STDs are there?
5
10
15
20
More than 20
How many teens are infected with STDs each year in the United States?
300
3,000
30,000
3,000,000
How likely are teenagers to get STDs?
Rare; teenagers are too young to get STDs
Not very often
Somewhat likely
Very likely
STDs are not related to cancer. True False
If a woman is pregnant, can she pass an STD along to her unborn baby?
Yes No
Which of the following STDs have a cure? (Check all that apply.)
HIV/AIDS
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Genital Herpes
Hepatitis B
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Trichomonas
Which of the following STDs causes a discharge from the penis or the vagina? (Check all that apply.)
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
What are the best ways to prevent STDs? (Check all that apply.)
Not have sex
Use a condom if you have sex
Have sex with only one partner
Put off having sex until later
Learn how STDs are transmitted
What kind of condom is recommended to help prevent pregnancy and STDs?
Sheepskin
Latex
Plastic Wrap
Drinking alcohol and using drugs has nothing to do with getting an STD.
True False
You cannot get an STD if you have anal sex or oral sex.
True False