When one partner is diagnosed with a curable bacterial STD, treatment should be given to
- A. only the partner showing symptoms
- B. both partners, to prevent reinfection
- C. only the male partner
- D. only the female partner
Explanation
An untreated partner harbours the organism and passes it straight back, so both must be treated even if one feels well. This partner notification principle applies to gonorrhoea, syphilis and chlamydia alike.