Gonorrhoea, syphilis, and ________ are some of the common STIs.
The text lists Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, and hepatitis-B as common STIs.
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Among the listed STIs, ________ infection is considered the most dangerous.
Among the common sexually transmitted infections, HIV infection is highlighted as the most dangerous.
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Infections like hepatitis–B and HIV can be transmitted by sharing of injection needles or by ________ of blood.
Besides sexual contact, hepatitis-B and HIV can also be transmitted through the sharing of contaminated needles, surgical instruments, and transfusion of infected blood.
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Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other STIs are completely ________ if detected early and treated properly.
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.
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Early symptoms of most STIs are minor and include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, and ________ in the genital region.
The early symptoms of many STIs are often mild and may include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, or swellings in the genital area.
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Infected females may often be ________ and hence, may remain undetected for long, leading to complications.
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.
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The social ________ attached to STIs deters infected persons from seeking timely detection and proper treatment.
The social stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections is a major barrier that prevents many infected individuals from seeking prompt and proper medical care.
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Late complications of STIs could include ________ inflammatory diseases (PID).
If left untreated, STIs can lead to severe long-term complications, including pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), which can cause infertility and chronic pain.
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Untreated STIs can lead to ________ pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancies, a life-threatening condition, are a potential complication of untreated STIs that cause damage to the fallopian tubes.
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Incidences of STIs are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of ________ years.
The age group of 15-24 years is reported to have a very high incidence of sexually transmitted infections.
