Why Might an Individual with an STD Need to Be

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why might an individual with an STD need to be checked for other STDs, even though he/she has no symptoms of any others?

• A) Several STD-causing pathogens are known to 'piggy back' on each other, being carried into the genital tract together.
• B) A diagnosis of an STD implies that the individual engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse. Several STDs are largely asymptomatic, so it is wise to test for a variety of typical STDs when the patient admits to or shows signs of engaging in such risky behavior.
• C) They don't need to be tested-all STDs are highly obviously symptomatic, so there is no need to test for other diseases than the one currently manifesting itself in the patient.
• D) It's a public health issue-it's best to know who is positive for what in the population of sexually-active individuals. This lets healthcare professionals act to best safeguard the population as a whole from the range of STDs.

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