Which of These Statements About Sexually Transmitted Infections Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about sexually transmitted infections is false?

• A) Genital herpes is caused by a virus that may cause intermittent lesions.
• B) Chlamydia is caused by bacteria that can often be asymptomatic or bring on a wide variety of symptoms.
• C) Syphilis is caused by a virus that may lead to death if untreated.
• D) Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can bring on painful discharges in males.

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