QUESTION: Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?
A Syphilis
B Gonorrhoea
C AIDS
D Pulmonary tuberculosis
ANSWER: Pulmonary tuberculosis
| Sexually Transmitted Disease | Causative Agent(s) | Description | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment |
| AIDS | Human immunodeficiency virus | HIV weakens the immune system over time, leading to AIDS. | Initial flu-like symptoms
Fatigue Weight loss opportunistic infections |
Blood tests (HIV antibodies, viral load, CD4 count). | Antiretroviral therapy (art)
Management of opportunistic infections. |
| Gonorrhea | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | Bacterial infection affecting genital and mucosal areas. | Painful urination Genital discharge Pelvic pain |
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), urine tests | Antibiotics |
| Syphilis | Treponema pallidum | Bacterial infection with distinct stages and symptoms. | Painless sores
Rash Fever Flu-like symptoms Organ damage |
Blood tests (serological tests, RPR, TPPA). | Antibiotics |
| Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) | Affects the liver; can be transmitted through sex. | Fatigue
Jaundice in some cases. |
Blood tests (HCV antibodies, RNA tests). | Antiviral medications
Newer direct-acting antivirals. |
| Chlamydia | Chlamydia trachomatis | Bacterial infection causing genital and urinary issues. | Often asymptomatic, but may include genital discharge. | Nucleic acid amplification tests
(NAAT) urine tests |
Antibiotics |
| Human Papillomavirus | Various HPV types | Causes genital warts and can lead to cervical cancer. | Warts
Abnormal Pap smears in some cases. |
Visual inspection
Pap smears DNA tests |
No cure for the virus
Warts can be removed or managed |
| Herpes | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) | Causes oral and genital sores | Painful sores
Itching |
Viral cultures
PCR tests Antibody tests |
Antiviral medications |
| Trichomoniasis | Trichomonas vaginalis | Parasitic infection causing vaginal and urethral issues. | Vaginal itching
Discharge |
Microscopic examination NAAT
Urine tests |
Antibiotics |
| Chancroid | Haemophilus ducreyi | Bacterial infection causing genital ulcers. | Painful ulcers
Swollen lymph nodes. |
Clinical examination of bacterial culture. | Antibiotics |
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B virus (HBV) | Affects the liver; can be transmitted through sex. | Jaundice
Fatigue Abdominal pain Dark urine |
Blood tests (HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HBs) | Antiviral medications
Vaccination |
| Pubic Lice (Crabs) | Pthirus pubis | Parasitic infestation in the genital area. | Itching
Red or blue spots in the genital area. |
Visual examination
Finding lice or eggs. |
Over-the-counter or prescription medications |