NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Read the following statements regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): (a) Hepatitis-B and HIV can be transmitted by sharing of infected needles and surgical instruments. (b) Genital herpes and HIV infections are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. (c) Infected females may often be asymptomatic and hence, may remain undetected for long. (d) Ectopic pregnancies and infertility are compl
Options
- A(a), (b) and (c) only
- B(a), (c) and (e) only
- C(b), (d) and (e) only
- D(c), (d) and (e) only
Correct answer
B. (a), (c) and (e) only
Step-by-step solution
Statement (a) is correct because Hepatitis-B and HIV can be transmitted by sharing infected needles, surgical instruments, or through blood transfusion. Statement (b) is incorrect because Hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV infections are not completely curable, even if detected early. Statement (c) is correct because infected females are often asymptomatic in the early stages of STIs and may remain undetected for a long time. Statement (d) is incorrect because untreated STIs can lead to complications like Pelvic