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How do Organisms Reproduce? — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHow do Organisms Reproduce?3 Marks
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Write two examples each of sexually transmitted diseases caused by (i) virus, (ii) bacteria. Explain how the transmission of such diseases be prevented?
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Answer

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:
  • 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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