Which one of the following statements is correct regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Correct answer: D. The chances of a 5-year-old boy contracting an STD are very little.
- A. A person may contract syphilis by sharing milk with one already suffering from the disease.
- B. Hemophilia is one of the STDs.
- C. Genital herpes and sickle cell anemia are both STDs.
- D. The chances of a 5-year-old boy contracting an STD are very little.
Explanation
STDs are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, so the likelihood of a 5-year-old boy contracting an STD is very low due to the absence of sexual activity at that age. Option A is incorrect because syphilis cannot be contracted through sharing milk. Option B is incorrect because hemophilia is a genetic disorder, not an STD. Option C is incorrect because, while genital herpes is an STD, sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder.
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