STDs refer to the sexually transmitted diseases that are transmitted during unprotected sexual contact with the infected partner. Various sexually transmitted diseases are Chlamydia, Genital herpes, Gonorrhoea, AIDS, etc.

Match the disease given in Column I with the principal causal organism in Column II and choose the correct combination. Column I Column II P AIDS i HBV Q Syphilis i i Neisseria sp. R Viral hepatitis i i i Treponema sp. ( S ) Gonorrhoea i v HIV

P - i v , Q - i i i , R - i , S - i i

P - i v , Q - i i , R - i , S - i i i

P - i , Q - i i , R - i v , S - i i i

P - i , Q - i i , R - i i , S - i i i

Observe the figure and answer the question that follows. Give two symptoms and mode of transmission of the disease caused by this virus.

The virus is a nucleic acid either RNA or DNA surrounded by a coating called a capsid. The structure of HIV is shown in the figure. AIDS is a disorder caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Two symptoms of AIDS are: 1. The person experiences fever, diarrhoea and weight loss during this period. 2. The immunity decreases due to the decrease in the number of T-cells. Two modes of transmission of AIDS are: 1. Sexual contact with infected person. 2. From infected mother to her child through placenta.

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What are the measures one has to take to prevent contracting STDs ?

Important Questions on Reproductive Health

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Biology>Reproduction>Reproductive Health>Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which of the following

STDs

are not curable?

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Biology>Reproduction>Reproductive Health>Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which of the following is correct regarding AIDS causative agent HIV?

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Biology>Reproduction>Reproductive Health>Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is not completely curable?

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Biology>Reproduction>Reproductive Health>Sexually Transmitted Diseases

What are sexually transmitted diseases? Write its various types of preventive measures.