UPSC Prelims 2013·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

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.

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease and is not transmitted through tattooing. Hepatitis B is a blood-borne virus that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, including via unsterilized needles used in tattooing. HIV-AIDS is also a blood-borne virus that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, such as through the sharing of unsterilized needles during tattooing. Therefore, Hepatitis B and HIV-AIDS can be transmitted through tattooing, making option B (2 and 3 only) the correct answer.
science-and-technology: Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? 1. Chikungunya 2. Hepat

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