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Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted from one person to another? |
Syphilis Hepatitis B AIDS Cirrhosis |
Cirrhosis |
The correct answer is Option (4) - Cirrhosis Among the diseases listed, the one that is NOT typically transmitted from one person to another is: Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by scarring of the liver tissue. It is most commonly caused by long-term liver damage from conditions such as chronic alcoholism, hepatitis B or C infection, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or autoimmune hepatitis. Cirrhosis itself is not directly transmissible from person to person through casual contact or exposure. However, the underlying conditions that lead to cirrhosis, such as viral hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption, may be contagious or result from lifestyle factors that can be shared among individuals. The other diseases listed—Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and AIDS—are all infectious diseases caused by bacteria or viruses that can be transmitted from one person to another through various means such as sexual contact, blood transfusions, or sharing of contaminated needles. |