Question 1

The yeast infection can become systemic in AIDS patients.

Accepted Answer

candidiasis

Question 2

Ectopic pregnancy is a possible consequence of .

Accepted Answer

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 3

All of the following are effective ways to prevent transmission of genital herpes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use of a condom during intercourse. 
B)  delivery of a newborn by cesarean section. 
C)  sexual abstinence. 
D)  prophylactic administration of acyclovir. 
E)  All of these are effective ways to prevent transmission. 
A)  use of a condom during intercourse. 
B)  delivery of a newborn by cesarean section. 
C)  sexual abstinence. 
D)  prophylactic administration of acyclovir. 
E)  All of these are effective ways to prevent transmission. A

Question 4

Syphilis can be transmitted

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A)  by sexual contact. 
B)  from mother to fetus. 
C)  by fomites. 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  A, B, and C are correct. 
A)  by sexual contact. 
B)  from mother to fetus. 
C)  by fomites. 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  A, B, and C are correct.

Question 5

Buboes are a major sign in half of all patients with chancroid, a disease caused by _ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Buboes are a major sign in half...

Question 6

A diagnosis of genital herpes is confirmed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  appearance and size of herpetic lesions. 
B)  location of herpetic lesions. 
C)  detection of herpesvirus DNA by PCR. 
D)  appearance of stained tissue specimens. 
E)  binding of fluorescent antibodies. 
A)  appearance and size of herpetic lesions. 
B)  location of herpetic lesions. 
C)  detection of herpesvirus DNA by PCR. 
D)  appearance of stained tissue specimens. 
E)  binding of fluorescent antibodies.

Question 7

All of the following are signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia. 
B)  myalgia. 
C)  a widespread rash. 
D)  lymphadenopathy. 
E)  sore throat. 
A)  dementia. 
B)  myalgia. 
C)  a widespread rash. 
D)  lymphadenopathy. 
E)  sore throat.

Question 8

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects which of the following in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fallopian tubes 
B)  the cervix 
C)  the vagina 
D)  the ovaries 
E)  the uterus 
A)  the fallopian tubes 
B)  the cervix 
C)  the vagina 
D)  the ovaries 
E)  the uterus

Question 9

Some areas of the genitourinary tract are normally sterile, whereas other areas have a variety of microbiota. Describe the defense mechanisms of the genitourinary tract that contribute to this dichotomy.

Accepted Answer

A variety of defense mechanisms are asso

Question 10

Where in the kidney is blood initially filtered to form urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  the renal capsule 
B)  the collecting duct 
C)  the renal pyramids 
D)  the nephron 
E)  efferent arterioles 
A)  the renal capsule 
B)  the collecting duct 
C)  the renal pyramids 
D)  the nephron 
E)  efferent arterioles

Question 11

Pap smears are used in the diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical cancer. 
B)  trichomoniasis. 
C)  tertiary syphilis. 
D)  chancroid. 
E)  genital herpes. 
A)  cervical cancer. 
B)  trichomoniasis. 
C)  tertiary syphilis. 
D)  chancroid. 
E)  genital herpes.

Question 12

Which of the following transmits leptospirosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  humans infected with leptospirosis 
B)  infected animal feces 
C)  infected animal bites 
D)  droplet nuclei 
E)  infected animal urine 
A)  humans infected with leptospirosis 
B)  infected animal feces 
C)  infected animal bites 
D)  droplet nuclei 
E)  infected animal urine

Question 13

Because the is shorter in females than in males, it can be a portal of entry for pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because the is shorter in females than...

Question 14

For protection from infection with genital herpes, condoms need to be used only when there is an active lesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are true statements concerning trachoma EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the leading cause of nontraumatic blindness in humans worldwide. 
B)  Infants contract the disease while passing through an infected birth canal. 
C)  It produces corneal scarring. 
D)  The pathogen multiplies in conjunctival cells and kills them. 
E)  It is often seen in adults who suffer from sexually transmitted chlamydia. 
A)  It is the leading cause of nontraumatic blindness in humans worldwide. 
B)  Infants contract the disease while passing through an infected birth canal. 
C)  It produces corneal scarring. 
D)  The pathogen multiplies in conjunctival cells and kills them. 
E)  It is often seen in adults who suffer from sexually transmitted chlamydia.

Question 16

Which of the following is the cause of the most common curable STD in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Haemophilis ducreyi 
B)  Trichomonas vaginalis 
C)  Gardnerella vaginalis 
D)  herpes simplex virus type 2 
E)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
A)  Haemophilis ducreyi 
B)  Trichomonas vaginalis 
C)  Gardnerella vaginalis 
D)  herpes simplex virus type 2 
E)  Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 17

The drug of choice for treating primary and secondary syphilis is .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The drug of choice for treating primary...

Question 18

Explain why a female who has a history of gonorrhea infections is more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Most females infected with gonorrhea are

Question 19

The typical sign of primary syphilis is

Accepted Answer

A)  gummas in various organs. 
B)  a chancre at the site of infection. 
C)  lymphadenopathy. 
D)  a widespread rash. 
E)  paralysis. 
A)  gummas in various organs. 
B)  a chancre at the site of infection. 
C)  lymphadenopathy. 
D)  a widespread rash. 
E)  paralysis.

Question 20

Candidiasis is what type of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  yeast 
B)  viral 
C)  bacterial 
D)  protozoan 
E)  spirochete 
A)  yeast 
B)  viral 
C)  bacterial 
D)  protozoan 
E)  spirochete

Exam 24: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

The yeast infection can become systemic in AIDS patients.

Ectopic pregnancy is a possible consequence of .

All of the following are effective ways to prevent transmission of genital herpes EXCEPT:

Syphilis can be transmitted

Buboes are a major sign in half of all patients with chancroid, a disease caused by _ .

A diagnosis of genital herpes is confirmed by the

All of the following are signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis EXCEPT:

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects which of the following in females?

Some areas of the genitourinary tract are normally sterile, whereas other areas have a variety of microbiota. Describe the defense mechanisms of the genitourinary tract that contribute to this dichotomy.

Where in the kidney is blood initially filtered to form urine?

Pap smears are used in the diagnosis of

Which of the following transmits leptospirosis?

Because the is shorter in females than in males, it can be a portal of entry for pathogens.

For protection from infection with genital herpes, condoms need to be used only when there is an active lesion.

All of the following are true statements concerning trachoma EXCEPT:

Which of the following is the cause of the most common curable STD in women?

The drug of choice for treating primary and secondary syphilis is .

Explain why a female who has a history of gonorrhea infections is more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy.

The typical sign of primary syphilis is

Candidiasis is what type of infection?

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