BIO NMDCAT Sexually transmitted diseases
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An increase in the incidence of ectopic pregnancies within a population can often be epidemiologically correlated with a prior increase in the prevalence of which sexually transmitted disease?

A. Genital Herpes
B. Syphilis
C. Gonorrhea
D. AIDS

📝 Explanation

The correct option is Gonorrhea. Untreated gonorrhea (along with Chlamydia) is a leading cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which scars the fallopian tubes and heavily predisposes women to ectopic pregnancies.

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  • Genital Herpes
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • AIDS

The correct option is Gonorrhea. Untreated gonorrhea (along with Chlamydia) is a leading cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which scars the fallopian tubes and heavily predisposes women to ectopic pregnancies.

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