NEET2023ZoologyReproductive HealthActual
Which one of the following common sexually transmitted diseases is completely curable when detected early and treated properly?
Options
- AHIV infection
- BGenital herpes
- CGonorrhoea
- DHepatitis-B
Correct answer
C. Gonorrhoea
Step-by-step solution
The sexually transmitted infections (STI) or venereal diseases (VD) or reproductive tract infections (RTI) are infections or diseases which are transmitted through sexual intercourse. Among these, HIV infection is most dangerous which is caused by retrovirus. Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other diseases like Gonorrhoea, etc. are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae , which infects the mucous membranes of th