Question

Which is common between AIDS and
Hepatitis-B?

(i) Both are viral diseases
(ii) Both are transmitted by infected needles and syringes
(iii) Both are infectious diseases
(iv) Both are chronic diseases
(v) Both are ultimately fatal

• A. i, ii, iii, iv and v
• B. i, ii, iii and v
• C. ii, iii and v
• D. ii, iii, iv and v

Answer 1

The correct option is A i, ii, iii, iv and v

Causative agents:

Both AIDS and Hepatitis- B are viral diseases. AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis- B is caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Mode of transmission:

AIDS and Hepatitis- B are transmitted by the transference of body fluids like semen, vaginal fluid, and blood that contains the virus. The use of infected needles, therefore, transmits the diseases. They are infectious diseases.

Nature of disease:

AIDS and Hepatitis- B are chronic diseases.

Chronic infection of Hepatitis- B can lead to liver cirrhosis or cancer.

Chronic infection with HIV leads to many life-threatening conditions like cancer, pneumonia.

Fatality of the disease:

Both AIDS and Hepatitis- B can lead to death.