Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is not completely curable? (NEET 2019)
Answer: (C) Genital herpes. Answer: (C) Genital herpes Solution: NCERT states that except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, the other STIs are completely curable if detected early and treated properly.
- A.Gonorrhoea
- B.Genital warts
- C.Genital herpes✓
- D.Chlamydiasis
Correct Answer
(C) Genital herpes
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (C) Genital herpes Solution: NCERT states that except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, the other STIs are completely curable if detected early and treated properly. Hence genital herpes (viral) is not completely curable, whereas gonorrhoea, genital warts and chlamydiasis are curable bacterial/treatable infections. NCERT Reference: Reproductive Health, p.47 — "Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other diseases are completely curable if detected early and treated properly."
