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A group of youth were having a 'rave party' in an isolated area and was raided by police. Packets of 'smack' and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Syringes and needles used by the youth for taking the drug could prove to be very fatal as:

A

They can acquire serious infections.

B

They can lead to malnutrition.

C

They can cause transmission of parasitic disease.

D

They can lead to cardiac arrest.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: The passage describes a scenario where a group of youths was found using drugs at a rave party, with syringes and needles present. This indicates the potential for drug abuse and the associated health risks. 2. **Identifying the Risks**: The question asks why the use of syringes and needles could be fatal. The primary concern with sharing syringes among drug users is the risk of transmitting infections. 3. **Recognizing Serious Infections**: One of the most serious infections that can be transmitted through shared needles is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Other infections include Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the use of syringes and needles among the youth at the rave party could lead to the acquisition of serious infections, which can be fatal. **Final Answer**: The syringes and needles used by the youth for taking drugs could prove to be very fatal as they can acquire some serious infections, such as HIV/AIDS, due to sharing needles. ---
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: The passage describes a scenario where a group of youths was found using drugs at a rave party, with syringes and needles present. This indicates the potential for drug abuse and the associated health risks. 2. **Identifying the Risks**: The question asks why the use of syringes and needles could be fatal. The primary concern with sharing syringes among drug users is the risk of transmitting infections. 3. **Recognizing Serious Infections**: One of the most serious infections that can be transmitted through shared needles is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Other infections include Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. ...
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