Question

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding sexually transmitted infections $(STIs)$?

• A. A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with one already suffering from the disease
• B. Haemophilia is one of the $STIs$
• C. Genital herpes and sickle-cell anaemia are both $STIs$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Explanation and Analysis:

• Option 1: A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with one already suffering from the disease
  • This statement is incorrect. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, and it is primarily transmitted through direct contact with syphilis sores during sexual activity. It cannot be spread by sharing milk or casual contact like sharing utensils or using the same toilet.
• Option 2: Haemophilia is one of the STIs
  • This statement is incorrect. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder affecting the blood's ability to clot, usually inherited from one's parents. It is not an STI as it is not transmitted through sexual contact.
• Option 3: Genital herpes and sickle-cell anaemia are both STIs
  • This statement is incorrect. Genital herpes is indeed a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). However, sickle-cell anaemia is a genetic disorder affecting the red blood cells and is not an STI.

Conclusion: Based on the explanations above, none of the options correctly describes a valid statement about STIs. Therefore, the correct answer is None of these.