A public health nurse is educating a group of adults regarding sexually transmitted infections. Which is an appropriate statement by the nurse?
A) "Males have higher rates of gonorrhea and Chlamydia, whereas women have higher rates of syphilis."
B) "Men are disproportionately affected by STIs compared to women and infants."
C) "Women often experience few early manifestations of the infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment."
D) "The incidence of STIs is highest among young Caucasian females."
Answer: C
Women often experience few early manifestations of sexually transmitted infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Women have higher rates of gonorrhea and Chlamydia, whereas men, especially men who have sex with men, have higher rates of syphilis. Women and infants are disproportionately affected by STIs. The incidence of STIs is highest among people of color.
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