NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Consider the following sexually transmitted infections: Syphilis, Genital herpes, Gonorrhoea, and Chlamydiasis. Which of the following statements is correct regarding them?
Options
- AAll of these infections are caused by bacterial pathogens.
- BGenital herpes is an incurable infection, whereas the others are completely curable if detected early.
- CSyphilis and Chlamydiasis are viral diseases that can also be transmitted through blood transfusion.
- DGonorrhoea is the only infection among these that is primarily transmitted through the sharing of contaminated
Correct answer
B. Genital herpes is an incurable infection, whereas the others are completely curable if detected early.
Step-by-step solution
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Genital herpes is caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Gonorrhoea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Chlamydiasis is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. According to standard medical guidelines, except for Hepatitis-B, Genital herpes, and HIV infections, other sexually transmitted infections are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. Therefore, Genital herpes is an incurable infection, whereas Syphilis, Gonorrhoea,