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Which of the following is transmitted through the serum in a man?
A) Hepatitis B
B) Cirrhosis
C) Tuberculosis
D) Venereal disease

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Hint: Heptatitis is caused by virus so it is viral disease. only adults are susceptible to this disease. It is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex and also by sharing toothbrushes and razors. Its symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, joint pain, abdominal pain, and fever.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Its symptoms include fever, fatigue, weight loss, and a cough with body sputum. It is transmitted through humans from susceptible animal species and their products. It is treated with Rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide.
 Hepatitis is a viral disease. There are two subgroups i.e., hepatitis type A virus (HAV) and hepatitis type B virus (HBV). HBV causes serum hepatitis, it is mostly transmitted by blood or blood-contaminated instruments. and vaccines are available for the same. But children and young adults are susceptible to HAV, no vaccines are available.
Venereal diseases are also called sexually transmitted diseases. It is an infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Some examples are:- gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus, HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, and syphilis. They are spread through skin-to-skin contact in the genital area.
Cirrhosis is a disease that is degenerative and characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue with diffuse fibrosis that disrupts the structure and function of the liver. It is caused by consuming much alcohol, autoimmune hepatitis, and cardiac cirrhosis. There are three types of cirrhosis:- Alcoholic, postnecrotic, and biliary cirrhosis.

Therefore the correct answer is Option A.
Note: Hepatitis suggests inflammation of liver toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections that affect the liver. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.