Gonorrhoea, syphilis, and ________ are some of the common STIs.

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• trichomoniasis
• malaria
• tuberculosis
• typhoid
Correct Option: A  [ trichomoniasis ]

Remark: The text lists Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, and hepatitis-B as common STIs.

Among the listed STIs, ________ infection is considered the most dangerous.

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• syphilis
• gonorrhoea
• chlamydiasis
• HIV
Correct Option: D  [ HIV ]

Remark: Among the common sexually transmitted infections, HIV infection is highlighted as the most dangerous.

Infections like hepatitis–B and HIV can be transmitted by sharing of injection needles or by ________ of blood.

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• donation
• transfusion
• testing
• clotting
Correct Option: B  [ transfusion ]

Remark: Besides sexual contact, hepatitis-B and HIV can also be transmitted through the sharing of contaminated needles, surgical instruments, and transfusion of infected blood.

Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other STIs are completely ________ if detected early and treated properly.

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• curable
• incurable
• asymptomatic
• fatal
Correct Option: A  [ curable ]

Remark: While many STIs can be completely cured with timely detection and treatment, viral infections like hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV are not completely curable.

Early symptoms of most STIs are minor and include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, and ________ in the genital region.

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• rashes
• numbness
• swellings
• discoloration
Correct Option: C  [ swellings ]

Remark: The early symptoms of many STIs are often mild and may include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, or swellings in the genital area.

Infected females may often be ________ and hence, may remain undetected for long, leading to complications.

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• symptomatic
• immune
• asymptomatic
• infertile
Correct Option: C  [ asymptomatic ]

Remark: A major challenge in controlling STIs is that infected females can often be asymptomatic (show no symptoms), which leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment, potentially causing later complications.

The social ________ attached to STIs deters infected persons from seeking timely detection and proper treatment.

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• acceptance
• stigma
• awareness
• support
Correct Option: B  [ stigma ]

Remark: The social stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections is a major barrier that prevents many infected individuals from seeking prompt and proper medical care.

Late complications of STIs could include ________ inflammatory diseases (PID).

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• perineal
• pelvic
• prostate
• penile
Correct Option: B  [ pelvic ]

Remark: If left untreated, STIs can lead to severe long-term complications, including pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), which can cause infertility and chronic pain.

Untreated STIs can lead to ________ pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus.

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• molar
• ectopic
• phantom
• multiple
Correct Option: B  [ ectopic ]

Remark: Ectopic pregnancies, a life-threatening condition, are a potential complication of untreated STIs that cause damage to the fallopian tubes.

Incidences of STIs are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of ________ years.

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• 10-14
• 15-24
• 25-35
• 36-50
Correct Option: B  [ 15-24 ]

Remark: The age group of 15-24 years is reported to have a very high incidence of sexually transmitted infections.