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प्रश्न
Indiscrimate diagnostic practices using X-rays etc., should be avoided. Give one reason.
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उत्तर
X-rays are ionising radiations. They cause adverse effects in children in the form of genital changes; that is, they alter the genetic make-up of an organism.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the following
| Column I | Column II |
| a. AIDS | i. Antibody production |
| b. Lysozyme | ii. Activation of B-cells |
| c. B-cells | iii. Immunoglobulin |
| d. T-helper cells | iv. Tears |
| e. Antibody | v. Immunodeficiency |
Give the preventive measures of AIDS.
Describe the major STDs and their symptoms.
What is the causative agent of syphilis?
All of the following are modes of transmission of HIV, EXCEPT ______.
Which of the following is correct regarding HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis?
The sexually transmitted disease, that can affect both the male and the female genitals and may damage the eyes of babies born of infected mothers is ______.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first isolated by ______.
Which of the following will not be useful as a prevention in acquiring STDs?
Give two examples of sexually transmitted diseases.
Expand the following abbreviation:
PID
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Sapna has been diagnosed with an infection of the reproductive tract caused by bacteria. She experiences burning sensation during urination, pain around her genitalia and observes pus containing discharge. Her doctor tells her that this infection has an incubation period of two to five days but can be cured. |
What is the biological name of the causative agent of the disease Sapna is suffering from?
The following is well-known abbreviation, which have been used in this chapter. Expand to its full form:
HIV
Which of the following is classified as a Gram-negative bacterium that causes gonorrhoea?
Trichomonas vaginalis is classified as which organism type causing STIs?
What is a key difference in symptom presentation of gonorrhoea between males and females?
The treatment of gonorrhoea involves antibiotics. Which of the following are commonly used for this purpose?
Which HPV strains are most commonly linked to cervical cancer?
Which cell type does HIV primarily target for infection?
