Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can also be transmitted by sharing of injection needles or surgical instruments with infected persons. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the curability of the specific STIs that are known to share this mode of transmission?

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According to NCERT, infections like hepatitis-B and HIV can also be transmitted by sharing of injection needles, surgical instruments, etc., with infected persons. Regarding curability, NCERT states that except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other STIs are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. Therefore, the specific STIs that share the transmission mode of contaminated needles (hepatitis-B and HIV) both fall into the category of infections that are not completely curable.