Sexually transmitted diseases are caused due to infection by certain pathogens. Which pathogen is responsible for causing AIDS?

Human papilloma virus

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Herpes virus

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Hepatitis B virus

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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Solution

The correct option is D Human immunodeficiency virus
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is transmitted by sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, using infected needles and from infected mother to the baby.

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