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NEET (UG) 2023 — Question 120

Which one of the following common sexually transmitted diseases is completely curable when detected early and treated properly?

Option A:
Gonorrhoea
Correct
Option B:
Hepatitis-B
Option C:
HIV Infection
Option D:
Genital herpes

Answer: A

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Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by $\ce{Neisseria gonorrhoeae}$ . Bacterial STIs such as gonorrhoea are completely curable with appropriate antibiotics when detected early and treated properly. Hepatitis-B, HIV infection, and genital herpes are viral infections; they cannot be completely cured, though their symptoms can be managed. Therefore, the completely curable STI among the given options is gonorrhoea. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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Paper: 2023 paper
Subject: Zoology
Chapter: Reproductive Health
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