Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections — practice question

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection spread by sexual contact.
(a)[1]

State the names of the STIs in Table 6.1 that can be treated with antibiotics.

(b(i))[2]

Describe what the term drug means.

(b(ii))[1]

State why some antibiotics have become less effective over time.

(c)[2]

Draw two lines to indicate two other ways HIV can pass from one person to another.

(d(i))[1]

State the STI in Table 6.2 that has half as many people infected as AIDS does.

(d(ii))[1]

State the STI in Table 6.2 with the greatest number of people infected.

(e)[3]

Describe how STI spread can be controlled.

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