Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Which of these is a STD ?...

Which of these is a STD ?

A

Typhoid

B

Tetanus

C

Leprosy

D

Hepatitis-B

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To determine which of the given options is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Examine Typhoid:** - Typhoid is caused by the bacterium *Salmonella typhi*. - It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. - Since it is not transmitted through sexual contact, **typhoid is not an STD**. 2. **Examine Tetanus:** - Tetanus is caused by the bacterium *Clostridium tetani*. - It is transmitted through breaks in the skin, usually from contaminated objects. - As it does not involve sexual transmission, **tetanus is not an STD**. 3. **Examine Leprosy:** - Leprosy is caused by the bacterium *Mycobacterium leprae*. - It is spread through close contact with an infected person. - There is no evidence of sexual transmission, so **leprosy is not an STD**. 4. **Examine Hepatitis B:** - Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. - It can be transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, including blood and semen. - Sexual intercourse is one of the ways this virus can be spread, making **hepatitis B an STD**. ### Conclusion: The only option that qualifies as a sexually transmitted disease is **hepatitis B**. ---
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which one is not an STD

Which of the following STD is not caused by a bacterium ?

Which of the following STD is not caused by a bacterium ?

Which of the following STDs are not completely curable ?

Which of the following STD and its causative agent is not correctly matched ?

Which of the following STD and its causative agent is not correctly matched ?

Which of the following STDs is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is transmitted through intimate contact with infected person ?

Which of the following STDs cannot be treated with antibiotics ? A. Gonorrhoea B. Syphilis C. Chlamydia D. Genital herpes

Which of the following STDs cannot be treated with antibiotics ? A. Gonorrhoea B. Syphilis C. Chlamydia D. Genital herpes

Which of the following STDs is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is transmitted through intimate contact with infected person ?