This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Treatment of partner is required in all infections except-a) Candidab) Herpesc) Trichomonasd) Gardnerella 
Select and explain. 
A. b, B. c, C. ac, D. ad
D: ad
Answer: D: ad 
Explanation: Treatment of sexual partner is required for:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoea
Trichomonas vaginalis
Herpes simplex virus
Mycoplasma genitalium.

Treatment of sexual partner is not required:

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Usually treatment of sexual partner is not required, topical treatment if candidal dermatitis of penis is detected
Gardnerella vaginalis: No treatment is required.