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Which among the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?


A

Syphilis

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Hepatitis

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C

HIV-AIDS

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D

Gonorrhea

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Solution

The correct option is B

Hepatitis


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option :

  1. Diseases that occur due to sexual contact is called sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
  2. The Hepatitis virus causes hepatitis, which is an inflammatory disease of the liver. The liver cell swells and becomes inflamed. The liver cells begin to malfunction as a result of the illness.
  3. Vomiting, nausea, fever, severe stomach discomfort, jaundice, and weakness are some of the symptoms.
  4. It is transmitted by contaminated food, water, and close contact with an infected person.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads due to sexual contact, it is STD.

Option C:

HIV-AIDS is a viral disease, which transmit through infected needles, blood transfusions, and even sexual contact with an infected person.

Option D:

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive parts of males and females and transmits through sexual contact.

Final answer: Hepatitis is not a sexually transmitted diseases


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