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Mention the causative agent and the preventive measures for each of the following:

(i) Gonorrhoea 

(ii) Pneumonia.

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(i) Gonorrhoea : It is a STD caused by Diplococcus bacterium Neisseriagonorrhoeal. 

It is transmitted by sexual intimacy. It is prevented by :

• avoiding sex with unknown partners, 

• Use condom during coitus

• Consult qualified doctor for early detection and complete treatment.

(ii) Pneumonia : It is caused by Streptococcus or Diplococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. Disease is transmitted by droplet infections. The disease can be prevented by covering the mouth to prevent inhaling of droplets/aerosols when visiting an infected person, articles used by the patient should be properly sterlized. Proper disposal of the sputum of an infected person.

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