The nurse providing care in a women's health care setting must be aware that which sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be cured?

A. Herpes: Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) and is a lifelong viral infection. Antiviral medications can manage outbreaks and reduce transmission but cannot cure the infection. B. Acquired imunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): AIDS is caused by HIV, which is a chronic viral infection. Antiretroviral therapy controls viral replication and improves immune function but does not eradicate the virus. C. Venereal warts: Caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), genital warts can be treated or removed, but the underlying viral infection may persist. Recurrence is common, and no definitive cure exists. D. Chlamydia: Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterial infection that can be effectively treated and cured with antibiotics such as azithromycin or doxycycline when the full course is completed, preventing long-term complications.