Given below are two statements: Statement I: In the early stages of sexually transmitted infections, infected females may often be asymptomatic and hence remain undetected for long. Statement II: Untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to complications like Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID), ectopic pregnancies, and infertility. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the opti

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Statement I is correct. According to NCERT, early symptoms of most STIs are minor, and infected females may often be asymptomatic, which causes them to remain undetected for long periods. Statement II is also correct. The absence of significant early symptoms and social stigma deter infected persons from seeking timely treatment. This can lead to severe complications later, including Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID), abortions, stillbirths, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, or even cancer of the reproductive trac