Which one of the following options is not a sexually transmitted disease?

AIDS

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Hepatitis - B

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Pertussis

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Syphilis

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Solution

The correct option is C Pertussis
AIDS is caused by HIV virus which is mainly transmitted by sexual contact. It affects the immune system of the body.
Hepatitis-B virus is the virus that infects the liver. It mainly spreads by sexual contact.
Pertussis is mainly caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is a contagious respiratory disease.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is caused by sexual contact and causes the painless sore.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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