Question

Which of the following diseases spreads through infected needles or blood transfusion?

• A. Hepatitis B
• B. AIDS
• C. Measles
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (A) and (B)

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

Option D:

1. Hepatitis B and AIDS are caused by hepatitis B virus and HIV virus respectively.
2. Both these viruses can be transmitted from one person to the other via contaminated blood.
3. Infected needles or blood transfusion are two methods by which this contaminated blood can be transmitted.
4. Therefore, both Hepatitis B and AIDS can be transmitted from one person to the other through blood transfusion or infected needles.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option C:

1. Measles is a viral disease that can be spread by coughing or sneezing as the virus is present in the nose and throat of an infected person.
2. This virus does not contaminate the blood and thus cannot be transmitted from infected needles or transfusion.

Final answer: Hepatitis B and AIDS diseases spread through infected needles or blood transfusion.