Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant problem in the world. The symptoms described in the case thus far are f
airly general and may apply to multiple STIs. However, many STIs can be discerned by other visual signs that accompany the general symptoms.Drag each of the organism labels onto the picture that best matches the MOST identifiable trait/symptom associated with each disease appearance.
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Answer
(From top left to the bottom) Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Herpes Simplex virus, Human papillomavirus (HPV)
(From top right to the bottom) Theponema pallidum, Chlamydia trachomalis, Candida albicans
Explanation:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae: infected individuals may experience pain when urinating or during sexual intercourse. It may be accompanied by unusual discharge (white, creamy or green) from the vagina or penis .
Herpes Simplex virus: causes painful sores around the lips and genitals. These sores are contagious .
Human papillomavirus (HPV): a viral STI, it appears as warts on the male and female genitals when a person is infected. These look like a cluster of pimples
Theponema pallidum: also known as syphilis, it is characterized by painless sores around the mouth or genitals. The sores may later develop into rashes.
Chlamydia trachomalis: may not have any symptoms but if there are any, they include discharge from the vagina or penis .
Candida albicans: is a fungal infection that produces vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese .
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