Question

Give the example of sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria and virus. Name the most effective contraceptive method which prevents the spread of such diseases.

Answer 1

Sexually transmitted diseases:

The diseases that spread from an affected individual to a healthy individual through sexual contact are known as sexually transmitted diseases.

Examples of sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria are:

1. Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a bacterium.
2. The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea causes Gonorrhoea.

Examples of sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses are:

1. The human immunodeficiency virus causes AIDS(acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
2. The human papillomavirus causes genital warts.

Contraceptive method to prevent STDs:

The contraceptive method that is most effective to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases is a condom. It prevents the mixing of body fluids during sexual contact.