The viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects most people in the United States today is:
a. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
b. Human papillomavirus (HPV).
c. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
d. Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
ANS: B
HPV infection is the most prevalent viral STI seen in ambulatory health care settings. HSV-2, HIV, and CMV all are viral STIs but are not the most prevalent viral STIs.
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