What Do You Know about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?
Chlamydia, herpes, and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). Millions of new STIs occur in the U.S. each year. Take this quiz to find out more about STIs, as well as how to protect yourself from them.
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9. Which of these are other types of STIs?
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Chancroid is an STI caused by bacteria. It occurs in the U.S. in outbreaks from time to time, but it is common in sub-Saharan Africa. Like genital herpes and syphilis, the first symptom of chancroid is an open sore on the genitals. Lymph nodes in the groin swell and become painful. Scabies is a skin infection with a tiny mite. It is fairly common and highly contagious. It can be spread through sexual contact. But it also can be passed on by nonsexual contact with skin, infested sheets, towels, and furniture. Scabies causes intense itching, especially at night. Small red bumps or lines appear on the body where the female scabies mite has burrowed into the skin to lay her eggs. Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection that most often affects young children, who pass it to one another through saliva. In adults, the virus is passed on sexually. Symptoms are bumps on the chest, genitals, lower abdomen, buttocks, or inner thighs. Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) can be passed from one person to another not only through sexual contact but also through blood. This is a rare disease in the U.S. It is mostly found among IV drug users and people who have genital ulcers or a history of syphilis. HIV is also usually passed sexually.
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