Concerning the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections, which of the following is not accurate?
1. Chlamydial infections and gonorrhea are more likely to occur in women younger than 20.
2. Gonorrhea can be transmitted to the newborn by direct contact to gonococcal or-ganisms in the cervix.
3. Syphilis can be transmitted through kissing, biting, or oral-genital sex.
4. Medications for pelvic inflammatory disease can be discontinued once symptoms disappear.
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1. Incorrect. These infections are most common in the young. For any infection, always take the entire prescription.
2. Incorrect. Gonorrhea can be transmitted to the newborn under certain conditions. For any infection, always take the entire prescription.
3. Syphilis can be transmitted orally. For any infection, always take the entire prescription.
4. Correct. For any infection, always take the entire prescription.
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