Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
- 1. Chikungunya
- 2. Hepatitis B
- 3. HIV-AIDS
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1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC IAS – 2013
1. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, not through blood-to-blood contact via needles.
2. Hepatitis B is a blood-borne virus that can be transmitted through contaminated needles, syringes, or other sharp instruments.
3. HIV-AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is primarily transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. Sharing contaminated needles is a known risk factor for HIV transmission.