Question

Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?
A. Trichomoniasis
B. Encephalitis
C. Syphilis
D. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

Sexually transmitted diseases are the diseases in which the infection is caused through sexual contact. The infection can also be transmitted through blood or through blood products. The causative agents for the disease could be bacteria, virus or fungi.

Complete answer:
To solve this question, we must know about the diseases given in the question.
Trichomoniasis- It is a commonly transmitted sexual disease which is caused by a parasite. It is majorly caused due to multiple sexual partners. The symptoms in females include smelly vaginal discharge, excessive itching in the vagina or painful urination. The males do not show any such symptoms.

Encephalitis- It is a viral disease caused by Herpes Simplex virus which causes inflammation in the brain. It is transmitted from infected animals to humans through insect bite. Mild cases show flu like infections but serious cases can be fatal. The symptoms include seizures, hallucinations, headache etc.

Syphilis- It is a bacterial disease which is spread through sexual contact. The disease spreads from one person to another through skin or through sores that occur in the genitals, rectum or mouth. The final stage of the disease can affect brains, eyes or heart.

AIDS- It is a sexually transmitted disease which is transmitted through HIV virus. The mode of transmission includes sexual contact with an infected person, blood, use of infected syringes etc. It is affecting the nervous system.

Hence the correct answer is B.

Note: The sexually transmitted diseases are communicable diseases which can be transmitted from one person to another. Another type of disease which does not spread is the non-communicable diseases. It is caused mainly due to nutritional deficiency or are the type of autoimmune disease like cancer, anaemia etc.