Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2013 · Science and Technology · Question 96

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?

  1. Chikungunya
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. HIV-AIDS

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 3 only

  1. Chikungunya — It is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes, not by tattooing from one person to another. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. Hepatitis B — It is a blood-borne infection and can spread through contaminated needles or instruments used in tattooing. Verdict: Correct.

  3. HIV-AIDS — HIV is also blood-borne and may be transmitted through unsterilized tattoo needles contaminated with infected blood. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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