Asked by Carolyn Lemon-Lewis on Apr 24, 2024

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Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases flares up into open sores on the skin at the point of infection?

A) gonorrhea
B) syphilis
C) herpes
D) human papillomavirus

Herpes

A group of viral infections causing sores and blisters on different parts of the body, most commonly on the mouth or genitals.

Open Sores

Wounds or ulcers on the skin or mucous membranes that are exposed and not covered by skin.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.

  • Recognize the symptoms and impacts of specific STDs.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Herpes is the sexually transmitted disease that flares up into open sores on the skin at the point of infection. Gonorrhea and human papillomavirus may cause symptoms but typically do not result in open sores on the skin. Syphilis can cause open sores at the site of infection, but they typically go away on their own after a few weeks and do not persist as recurrent outbreaks, unlike herpes.