Question

Veneral diseases can spread through : (a) Using sterile needles (b) Transfusion of blood from infected person (c) Infected mother to foetus (d) Kissing (e) Inheritance Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. (a), (b) and (c) only
• B. (b), (c) and (d) only
• C. (b) and (c) only
• D. (a) and (c) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks about the modes of transmission for venereal diseases. Let's analyze each option to determine the correct answer.

Explanation of Options:

1. Using sterile needles: Sterile needles do not transmit infections, including venereal diseases. This option is incorrect.
2. Transfusion of blood from an infected person: Blood transfusions from an infected individual can lead to transmission of venereal diseases such as HIV and syphilis. This option is correct.
3. Infected mother to foetus: Venereal diseases can be transmitted from an infected mother to her foetus during pregnancy or at birth. This is known as vertical transmission and is a correct mode of transmission.
4. Kissing: Generally, kissing is not a common mode of transmission for venereal diseases as these diseases are primarily transmitted through sexual contact or direct blood exchange.
5. Inheritance: Venereal diseases are not inherited in the genetic sense, meaning they are not passed down from parent to child through DNA. This option is incorrect.

Based on the analysis, the correct modes of transmission are transfusion of blood from an infected person and transmission from an infected mother to her foetus. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Correct Answer: (b) and (c) only