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    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

    Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:34 AM | #NEET

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    Match the following sexually transmitted diseases (Column - I) with their causative agent (Column - II) and select the correct option.

    Column I Column II
    (a) Gonorrhea (i) HIV
    (b) Syphilis

    (ii) Neisseria

    (c) Genital Warts

    (iii) Treponema

    (d) AIDS

    (iv) Human Papilloma virus

    Options:

    (a)    (b)    (c)    (d)

     

    Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?

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    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
    • Infections or diseases which are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted infections (STI) or venereal diseases (VD) or reproductive tract infections (RTI).
    • These are caused by:
      • Bacteria
      • Viruses
      • Chlamydiae
      • Protozoa
      • Nematodes
      • Ectoparasites
      • Fungi
    • Their mode of transmission is:
      • Sexual intercourse with infected persons
      • Sharing injections, needles, surgical instruments, etc.
      • Transfusion of blood from an infected mother to foetus
    • Common symptoms of STDs are:
      • Itching
      • Fluid discharge
      • Swelling
      • Pain 
    • In order to prevent STDs, the following steps should be followed:
      • Avoid sex with unknown partner/multiple partners
      • One should always use condoms during intercourse
      • In case of doubt, consult a qualified doctor.
      • Complete treatment should be taken if detected with STD.
         

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    Biology Textbook for Class XII

    Page No. : 63

    Line : 4

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