Which of the following is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
a. Chlamydia
b. Gonorrhea
c. HIV
d. Syphilis
ANS: A
In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the most common STD was Chlamydia trachomatis infection, followed by gonorrhea. The spread of HIV and syphilis are also of concern, but these rates are not as high as they are for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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