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Gonorrhoea is a...

Gonorrhoea is a

A

Viral disease

B

Protozoan disease

C

Sexually transmitted disease

D

A disease that impairs vision

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Gonorrhea**: Begin by identifying what gonorrhea is. It is important to recognize that it is a disease that affects human health. 2. **Identifying the Causative Agent**: Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This is crucial to understanding the nature of the disease. 3. **Classifying the Disease**: Gonorrhea is primarily classified as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This means it is transmitted through sexual contact. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A (Viral disease)**: Gonorrhea is not caused by a virus, so this option is incorrect. - **Option B (Protozoa disease)**: Gonorrhea is not caused by protozoa, making this option incorrect as well. - **Option C (Sexually transmitted disease)**: This is the correct classification for gonorrhea. - **Option D (A disease that impairs vision)**: While some diseases can impair vision, gonorrhea does not primarily affect vision, so this option is also incorrect. 5. **Conclusion**: After evaluating all the options, the correct answer is C: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. **Final Answer**: C. Sexually transmitted disease ---
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