Consider the given sexually transmitted infections:
Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital herpes, Chlamydiasis, Genital warts, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis – B, HIV
How many of these diseases are caused by bacteria?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
Match the following sexually transmitted diseases (Column - I) with their causative agent (Column - II) and select the correct option.
Column I |
Column II |
A. Gonorrhea |
(i) HIV |
B. Syphilis |
(ii) Neisseria |
C. Genital Warts |
(iii) Treponema |
D. AIDS |
(iv) Human Papilloma Virus |
A B C D
1. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
2. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
3. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
4. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Which of the following is not useful in the prevention of the spread of STDs?
1. | Avoid sex with unknown partners/ multiple partners |
2. | Use of condoms during coitus |
3. | Early diagnosis and treatment |
4. | Use of IUDs |
The incidence of sexually transmitted infections is reported to be very high among persons in the age group of:
1. | 15 - 24 years | 2. | 25 - 34 years |
3. | 35 - 44 years | 4. | 45 - 54 years |