Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are considered curable with antibi-otic treatment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Syphilis
2. Gonorrhea
3. Chlamydia
4. Genital warts
5. Genital herpes
6. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 6
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are caused by bacteria and are usually curable with antibiotics. All clients need to understand that antibiotics need to be taken for the full course of treatment. Genital herpes and genital warts are viral and are not cura-ble.
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