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Question

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a bacterium?

The correct answer is
Gonorrhoea

This question asks to identify the sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium from the given options.

Analyzing STD Causes

Sexually transmitted diseases can stem from different types of pathogens. It's important to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections when studying STDs.

  • HIV-AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is a virus.
  • Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. While bacterial, it is primarily an enteric fever transmitted via contaminated food/water, not typically classified as an STD.
  • Warts (specifically Genital Warts) are caused by certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is a virus.
  • Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Identifying the Bacterial STD

Comparing the options, Gonorrhoea is the specific sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium.

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Important Questions from Diseases and Causes

  1. ‘Beri-Beri’ is caused by the deficiency of __________.

  2. Vectors are:

  3. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below :
     

    List-I
    (Crops)
    List-II
    (Diseases)
    A. Paddyi. Wilt disease
    B. Wheatii. Black Rust
    C. Sugarcaneiii. Red Rot
    D. Pigeon Peaiv. Brown leaf spot
  4. Diabetes mellitus is caused by the inadequate secretion of which hormone?
  5. ______ of antibiotics may lead to nausea, stomach ache, dysentery, rash, white patches on the tongue etc.

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