Which STD has no cure and can be managed with medication?

• A. Genital Herpes
• B. Genital Warts
• C. Chlamydia
• D. Pubic lice

Answer: (A)

The concept is that some sexually transmitted infections have no cure and must be managed over time with medication. Genital herpes fits this because it’s caused by the herpes simplex virus, which stays in the body for life. There isn’t a cure to remove the virus, but antiviral medications (like acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir) can lessen outbreaks, speed healing, reduce how often they occur, and lower the chance of transmitting the virus to others.

Chlamydia is caused by bacteria and can be cured with antibiotics. Pubic lice are a parasitic infestation that can be eliminated with topical treatments. Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus; while the visible warts can be treated or removed, the viral infection itself often persists, and there isn’t a cure for the infection—though vaccines can prevent some strains and wart treatments can manage symptoms.