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A disease with social stigma is...

A disease with social stigma is

A

Chicken pox

B

Measles

C

Trachoma

D

Leprosy

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Social Stigma**: Begin by defining what social stigma means. It refers to the extreme disapproval or discrimination against a person based on perceived characteristics that distinguish them from others in society. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: Look at the diseases listed in the question: - A. Chickenpox - B. Nemesis - C. Trachoma - D. Leprosy 3. **Identifying the Disease with Stigma**: Evaluate each disease in terms of social stigma: - **Chickenpox**: This is a common viral infection that does not carry a social stigma. - **Nemesis**: This is not a recognized disease and thus cannot be associated with stigma. - **Trachoma**: While it is an eye infection that can lead to blindness, it does not carry the same level of social stigma as leprosy. - **Leprosy**: Historically, this disease has been associated with significant social stigma due to its physical manifestations and the misunderstanding of its causes. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, leprosy is the disease that is widely recognized to carry a social stigma due to historical fears and misconceptions surrounding it. 5. **Final Answer**: The disease with social stigma is D. Leprosy. ---
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