NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Consider the following sexually transmitted infections: I. Syphilis II. Genital herpes III. Chlamydiasis IV. Hepatitis-B V. Gonorrhoea Which of the infections listed above are NOT completely curable even if detected early and treated properly?
Options
- AI, III and V
- BII and IV
- CI and IV
- DII, IV and V
Correct answer
B. II and IV
Step-by-step solution
According to the NCERT Biology curriculum on Reproductive Health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydiasis, and trichomoniasis are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. However, viral infections like hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV are exceptions. These infections are not completely curable even if detected early. From the given list, Genital herpes (II) and Hepatitis-B (IV) are the infections that are not completely curable. Answer: II and IV