Which term describes a disease that spreads from one person to another through intimate sexual contact?

Which term describes a disease that spreads from one person to another through intimate sexual contact?

• A. Hepatitis
• B. Stroke
• C. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• D. Tuberculosis

Answer: (C)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) describe diseases that spread from one person to another through intimate sexual contact, such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and transmission can occur even without noticeable symptoms. Safe-sex practices, regular screening, and vaccination (where available) help prevent transmission. The other terms don’t fit this mode of spread: hepatitis is a liver infection with multiple transmission routes; a stroke is a noninfectious vascular event; tuberculosis is an airborne infection transmitted through the air, not mainly by sexual contact.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) describe diseases that spread from one person to another through intimate sexual contact, such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and transmission can occur even without noticeable symptoms. Safe-sex practices, regular screening, and vaccination (where available) help prevent transmission. The other terms don’t fit this mode of spread: hepatitis is a liver infection with multiple transmission routes; a stroke is a noninfectious vascular event; tuberculosis is an airborne infection transmitted through the air, not mainly by sexual contact.