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Which of the following diseases is/are a viral infection(s) transmitted through sexual contact? a. HIV b. Warts c. Gonorrhoea d. Syphilis
Only a
Only c and d
Only a and b
Only c
Only a and b
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and Warts (caused by Human Papillomavirus, or HPV) are both infections caused by viruses that can be transmitted through sexual contact. In contrast, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis are bacterial infections.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and Warts (caused by Human Papillomavirus, or HPV) are both infections caused by viruses that can be transmitted through sexual contact. In contrast, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis are bacterial infections.
Think of viruses as 'digital intruders' that need a specific key (receptor on human cells) to unlock and replicate inside a system, while bacteria act more like 'squatters' that can survive and multiply on their own in the host environment.
Remember 'V-H-W' for Viral: HIV, Hepatitis B, and Warts (HPV).
Sexual transmission involves the exchange of infected bodily fluids or direct skin-to-skin contact, allowing viral pathogens to enter the host's bloodstream or mucosal tissues. These viruses then hijack host cellular machinery to replicate, leading to persistent or chronic infections.
HIV is a retrovirus that attacks the human immune system.
Warts (Genital warts) are caused by various strains of HPV.
Gonorrhoea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Public health screening for STIs
Vaccination programs for HPV
HIV is a RNA virus belonging to the genus Lentivirus.
Option c (Gonorrhoea) and d (Syphilis) are incorrect because they are bacterial infections, not viral.
C is correct тАФ HIV and Warts are viral infections, while Gonorrhoea and Syphilis are bacterial infections.
Always differentiate between pathogens: Viruses require host cells for replication, while bacteria are unicellular organisms that can reproduce independently.
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