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1. Chlamydia shows no early symptoms in what percentage of women?
25% 50% 75% 100%
2. If a woman has chlamydia, her chances of contracting HIV/AIDS if exposed to it are increased. About how much more likely is she to get HIV than a woman without chlamydia is?
About twice as likely Three to five times as likely Five to seven times as likely At least ten times as likely
3. Which of the following is not a common complication of chlamydia in women?
Pelvic inflammatory disease Inability to have children Liver disease Tubal pregnancy
4. Which of the following is not a possible complication of chlamydia in men?
Infection of the testicles Liver disease Inability to father children Disabling arthritis
5. Chlamydia is caused by:
The virus Chlamydia infectiosa The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis The virus Chlamydia trachomatis The bacterium Chlamydia genitalia
6. How is chlamydia treated and/or cured?
Pain relief is available for symptoms, but chlamydia is incurable. Chlamydia is treated and cured with outpatient surgery and medicated cream. Chlamydia is treated and cured with a course of specific antibiotics. Chlamydia is treated with medicated cream, but it is incurable and may return.
7. If someone tests positive for chlamydia, they often test positive for what other STD?
Herpes HIV Syphillis Gonorrhea
8. The most effective way to avoid getting chlamydia is:
Abstinence Condoms Douching after sex Knowing your partner really well
9. Chlamydia often has no symptoms. If symptoms exist at all, which of these is not likely to occur?
Pain when urinating Abnormal discharge from vagina or penis Sores in the genital area Tenderness in testicles
10. How can you tell that someone has chlamydia?
The person will have many sores in the genital area Only a medical test can tell for sure. Two or three days of high fever and chills are sure signs. He or she will seem unclean and have a bad smell.
11. Which of the following is not a common complication of pelvic inflammatory disease?
Swollen testicles Tubal pregnancies Chronic lower abdominal pain Inability to have children
12. What percentage of people who receive early treatment for chlamydia are cured?
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