Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

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
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