Which viral STD is known as the "silent infection"?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
The viral STD known as the "silent infection" is a) Human papillomavirus (HPV). This is because HPV often has no symptoms, and people may not even know they have it. However, HPV can cause serious health problems, such as genital warts and certain types of cancer. It is important to get regular Pap tests and HPV tests to detect and treat any HPV-related health issues early. Additionally, the HPV vaccine can prevent infection with the most common types of HPV that cause genital warts and certain cancers.
Option 1 is the correct answer.