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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 7. human health and disease

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding sexually transmitted diseases \((STDs)\) ?

  1. A A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with one already suffering from the disease.
  2. B Haemophilia is one of the \(STDs\)
  3. C Genital herpes and sickle­cell anaemia are both \(STDs\)
  4. D The chances of a \(5\)-­years boy contracting a \(STD\) are very little.
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(D) The chances of a \(5\)-­years boy contracting a \(STD\) are very little.

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(d) : Syphilis is caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a sexually transmitted disease \((STD)\) which is transferred through sexual intercourse with infected person. Haemophilia is a X­linked genetic disorder of blood. It is not transmitted via any sexual practice. Genital herpes is an \(STD\) while sickle­cell anaemia is an autosomal hereditary disorder.The chances of a \(5\) year boy contracting an \(STD\) are very little since he is unlikely to have sex at this age.
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