Discussion Forum : Reproductive Health
Question - Which one of the following is a sexually transmitted disease?
 
Options:
A .  Cancer
B .  Herpes
C .  Diphtheria
D .  Myocarditis
Answer: Option B
:
B
Genital Herpes is an STD. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Herpes iscaused by HSV (Herpes simplex virus). This virus affects the genitals, the cervix, and skin.
Cancer is a non-infectious disease.

Myocarditis is a disease marked by inflammation and damage of the heart muscle. There are many causes of myocarditis, including viral infections, autoimmune diseases, environmental toxins, and adverse reactions to medications.
Diphtheria isan infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and is not an STD.

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