Monesha works at a health clinic where people who think they may have been exposed to sexually transmitted infections come to be tested. One day, a woman comes in and asks to be tested, stating that although she has never engaged in any sexual activity, she thinks she's at risk. Of the following, what's the best response for Monesha to provide?

A. If you are honest about the fact that you haven't engaged in any sexual activity at all, you don't need to be tested.
B. Some STIs are transmitted through nonsexual activities; you might be at risk if you have shared needles or towels with someone who might be infected.
C. Although some STIs can be transmitted from mother to child in utero or during delivery, you'd have experienced symptoms much earlier in life.
D. Some people believe that you can catch a STI from a public toilet seat or by sharing clothes, but that's just a myth.


Answer: B

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