Question

From the STDs mentioned below, identify the one which does not specifically affect the genital areas.

• A. Syphilis
• B. AIDS
• C. Gonorrhea
• D. Genital warts

Answer 1

The correct option is B AIDS

Syphilis is caused by a bacterium, Treponema pallidum. It is characterised by development of painless hard ulcers or chancres on the genital areas.

Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoea. It causes painful and burning sensation during urination. The causative organism generally inhabits the genital tubes. Painful discharges are also common.

Genital warts is a viral disease caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is characterised by development of hard outgrowths called warts on the external genitalia.

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS) caused by HIV disturbs the immunity of a person. The patient becomes so immunodeficient that he/she is unable to protect himself/herself against maximum infections, and thus, might die due to several infections. It does not specifically affect the genital areas rather than destroy the immunity of the individual