Question

what is sexually transmitted disease
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Answer 1

Brief information about STD

• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) are also known as Venereal diseases.
• These diseases or infections are transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person through sexual contact.
• They are caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, nematodes, etc.

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These diseases are transmitted by -:

• Sexual contact.
• Reusing used needles and syringes.
• Blood transfusion.
• From mother to child during childbirth, pregnancy, or breast feeding.

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Examples of STDs -:

• HIV-AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
• Hepatitis B (Caused by Hepatitis B Virus)
• HPV (Human papillomavirus)

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