Question
Biology Question on Reproductive Health – Problems And Strategies
Sexually transmitted disease that can affect both the male and female genitals and may damage eyes of babies born of infected mothers is
A
Syphilis
B
Gonorrhoea
C
Hepatitis
D
AIDS
Answer
Gonorrhoea
Explanation
Solution
Gonorrhea is caused by a Diplococcus bacterium. The victim feels a burning sensation during urination. The incubation period is around 25 days.
The disease affects the inner membrane of the urinogenital tract and spreads by sexual contact. The infection we spread to other parts of the body and causes arthritis and female sterility.
The children born to affected mothers often suffer from my eye infection. It is also easily curable.