Write two examples each of sexually transmitted diseases caused by (i) virus, (ii) bacteria. Explain how the transmission of such diseases be prevented?
CBSE DELHI - SET 1 2013
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Sexually transmitted diseases by virus: Genital Herpes by herpes simplex virus and AIDS by HIV.
Sexually transmitted diseases by bacteria: Gonorrhea by Nisseria gonorrhoeae and Syphilis by Trepanoma pallidum.
Prevention of transmission of STD’s:
Sexually transmitted diseases by bacteria: Gonorrhea by Nisseria gonorrhoeae and Syphilis by Trepanoma pallidum.
Prevention of transmission of STD’s:
- Having sex with infected or any unknown person should be avoided.
- Sharing of needles, syringes etc. must be prohibited.
- The surgical and dental instruments should be sterilised properly before use.
- Avoid blood transfusion from infected person. Blood should be tested before transfusion.
- Adequate medical treatment should be provided to the pregnant woman to protect the child from getting infected.
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