Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) ( 15 Questions)
Select all that apply:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a well-known complication of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly gonorrhea and chlamydia. PID can lead to serious health issues, including chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. It is essential for healthcare professionals to be aware of this complication when discussing STIs.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a complication of STIs. It is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints. There is no direct link between STIs and the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Neonatal herpes is a complication of genital herpes when it is transmitted from an infected mother to her newborn during childbirth. While it is related to an STI, it is not a complication discussed in the context of adult STIs, which is the focus of the question.
Cardiovascular syphilis is a late-stage complication of syphilis but is not typically discussed as a complication of other STIs. It involves damage to the cardiovascular system, such as the aorta. This choice is not relevant to the general discussion of STI complications.
Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome, is an inflammatory condition that can develop after certain infections, including some STIs like chlamydia. However, it is not a commonly discussed complication of STIs compared to PID, which is a more significant concern.
Choice A rationale:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a well-known complication of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly gonorrhea and chlamydia.
PID can lead to serious health issues, including chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.
It is essential for healthcare professionals to be aware of this complication when discussing STIs.
Choice B rationale:
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a complication of STIs.
It is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints.
There is no direct link between STIs and the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Choice C rationale:
Neonatal herpes is a complication of genital herpes when it is transmitted from an infected mother to her newborn during childbirth.
While it is related to an STI, it is not a complication discussed in the context of adult STIs, which is the focus of the question.
Choice D rationale:
Cardiovascular syphilis is a late-stage complication of syphilis but is not typically discussed as a complication of other STIs.
It involves damage to the cardiovascular system, such as the aorta.
This choice is not relevant to the general discussion of STI complications.
Choice E rationale:
Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome, is an inflammatory condition that can develop after certain infections, including some STIs like chlamydia.
However, it is not a commonly discussed complication of STIs compared to PID, which is a more significant concern.