Name any two bacterial and two viral sexually transmitted infections. For one of them, state a method that can reduce (but may not completely eliminate) its transmission.
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Model Answer
Bacterial STIs: Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
Viral STIs: Warts and HIV-AIDS
Method to reduce transmission: Using a condom (a covering for the penis) during sexual intercourse helps prevent the transmission of many of these infections to some extent. For example, it can reduce the risk of contracting gonorrhoea. However, a condom may not completely eliminate the risk of transmission.
Source: Chapter 7, Section 7.3.3(d)
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Explanation
- The textbook explicitly names all four infections — examiners expect exactly these names.
- The key phrase from the textbook is "helps to prevent transmission... to some extent" — this satisfies the "reduce but not completely eliminate" condition in the question. Use this phrasing.
- You earn 1 mark each for two bacterial STIs, two viral STIs, and the method with the qualifying statement — so don't skip any part.
- Do not confuse bacterial vs. viral: Gonorrhoea and Syphilis = bacterial; Warts and HIV-AIDS = viral.