Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is false? 

A. Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia are all transmitted through sexual contact.
B. Because chlamydia has both bacterial and viral characteristics, it cannot be treated with antibiotics.
C. Chlamydia is known as the "silent STD."
D. The incidence of chlamydia has increased as gonorrhea has decreased.
E. Syphilis can be transmitted from a mother to her fetus.


B. Because chlamydia has both bacterial and viral characteristics, it cannot be treated with antibiotics.

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