Question

which sexually transmitted infection (sti) can be successfully treated with antibiotics?
○ human papilloma virus (hpv)
○ syphilis
○ hepatitis c
○ genital herpes

Explanation:

To determine which STI is treatable with antibiotics, we analyze each option:

• HPV is a virus; antibiotics don’t treat viruses.
• Hepatitis C is a viral infection; antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.
• Genital herpes is caused by a virus (herpes simplex virus); antibiotics don’t work on viruses.
• Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, and bacterial infections are treatable with antibiotics.

Answer:

C. syphilis