Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are treated pharmacologically. Which STIs are eradicated using medication therapies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chlamydia
b. Syphilis
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Herpes simplex virus
e. Gonorrhea
f. Candidiasis
g. Genital warts
ANS: A, B, E, F
These illnesses can be eradicated with medications. Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus, and no medication eradicates this.
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