Fast Facts for Board Review

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common. Some of them are related to sexual behavior. In general, there is correlation of STDs and human immunodeficiency virus. If STDs are not treated promptly and correctly, they can produce long-term complications, mainly when they occur in pregnancy. This fact sheet offers a comprehensive review of the etiology, clinical findings, and management of common STDs.


 

Review the PDF of the fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases with board-relevant, easy-to-review material. This month's fact sheet offers a comprehensive review of the etiology, clinical findings, and management of common STDs.

Practice Questions

1. A 44-year-old woman presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, and headaches. She has noticed a rash on her palms and soles that is not itchy. What is the diagnosis?

a. chancroid

b. gonorrhea

c. granuloma inguinale

d. lymphogranuloma venereum

e. secondary syphilis

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