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Sexually transmitted infections are also known as

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Bacterial infections
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Venereal diseases
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Heredity disorders
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Deficiency diseases
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Solution

The correct option is B Venereal diseases

Infections caused by bacteria or virus, in general, are called bacterial and viral infections respectively. However, only a fraction of bacteria and viruses are transmitted by sexual contact. Thus considering all bacterial and viral infections as sexually transmitted infections will be incorrect.

Heredity disorders are those that are inherited. They involve the passing of genetic material from the parent to the offspring. There is no transmission of pathogenic organisms and thus these are not infections.

Sexually transmitted infections are also known as sexually transmitted diseases or venereal diseases. These are diseases that can spread from infected individual through sexual contact by anal, oral or vaginal route.

Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by the lack of certain essential nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals, in one’s diet over a prolonged period of time.


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