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What are sexually transmitted diseases? List two examples of each diseases caused due to (i) bacterial infection and (ii) viral infection. Which device may be used to prevent the spread of such diseases?

Diseases which are transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person due to sexual contact are called sexually transmitted diseases or STD.

Examples of STDs caused by-


(i) Bacterial infection- Gonorrhoea and Syphilis


(ii) Viral infection- AIDS and Herpes


Contraceptive devices such as condoms can prevent the spread of such diseases.


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