Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ( 26 Questions)

Which of the following STIs is caused by a protozoa?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, not a protozoa.

Choice B rationale:

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, not a protozoa.

Choice C rationale:

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, not a protozoa.

Choice D rationale:

Trichomoniasis is indeed caused by a protozoa called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is a common STI that affects the urogenital tract and is transmitted through sexual contact.




Join Nursingprepexams Nursing for nursing questions & guides! Sign Up Now