Which of the following ways can help us to be free from STIs?
(A) Always try to use condoms during coitus
(B) Share the needles and surgical instruments of infected person
(C) In case of doubt, one should go to a qualified doctor for early detection and treatment
(D) Avoid sex with unknown partners
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pass on during sexual contact, so prevention is possible by simple practices.
(A) Always try to use condoms during coitus — Correct. A condom acts as a barrier and stops the infection from passing from one partner to the other.
(B) Share the needles and surgical instruments of infected person — Incorrect. Sharing needles and instruments of an infected person spreads infections such as HIV and hepatitis-B. It increases the risk and does not prevent it.
(C) In case of doubt, one should go to a qualified doctor for early detection and treatment — Correct. Early detection and complete treatment stop the infection from spreading and prevent later complications.
(D) Avoid sex with unknown partners — Correct. The risk of meeting an infected partner is higher with unknown or multiple partners.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – …
