Asked by Monique Brown on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following STDs is the result of a bacterial infection?
A) AIDS
B) herpes
C) chlamydia
D) genital warts
E) hepatitis B
Chlamydia
Sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis; one of the more common forms of STDs.
STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases, infections transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
Bacterial Infection
The invasion and multiplication of bacteria in body tissues, which can cause illness and disease ranging from mild to severe.
- Understand the principles of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their prevention.
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Nikhil SundaramMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chlamydia is the only bacterial STD listed. AIDS is caused by a viral infection (HIV), herpes is caused by a viral infection (herpes simplex virus), genital warts are caused by a viral infection (human papillomavirus or HPV), and hepatitis B is caused by a viral infection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their prevention.