Prelims 2013 · Science and Technology · Question 96
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?<br/>1. Chikungunya<br/>2. Hepatitis B<br/>3. HIV-AIDS<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
2 and 3 only
Chikungunya — It is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes, not by tattooing from one person to another. Verdict: Incorrect.
Hepatitis B — It is a blood-borne infection and can spread through contaminated needles or instruments used in tattooing. Verdict: Correct.
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.