Which of the following diseases are sexually transmitted infections?
A. Syphilis
B. Typhoid
C. Haemophilia
D. Chlamydiasis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A and D only
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Common STIs are gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, hepatitis-B and HIV.
(A) Syphilis — Correct. Syphilis is a common STI.
(B) Typhoid — Incorrect. Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacteria, not by sexual contact.
(C) Haemophilia — Incorrect. Haemophilia is not an infection at all. It is a sex-linked genetic disorder in which blood does not clot properly. It is inherited from the parents.
(D) Chlamydiasis — Correct. Chlamydiasis is also a common STI.
NCERT Extract:
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