Choose the incorrect statements about sexually transmitted infections (STIs):
A. Absence or less significant symptoms in the early stages of infection can deter the infected persons from going for timely detection.
B. STIs that are not treated in time could later lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), still births and ectopic pregnancies.
C. STIs that are not treated in time could later lead to infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract.
D. Prevention or early detection and cure of STIs are given low priority under the reproductive health-care programmes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → D only
Many STIs show few or no symptoms in the early stages, and the social stigma attached to them keeps people away from timely detection. Left untreated, they can lead to serious complications. This is why reproductive health-care programmes give them prime attention.
A. Absence or less significant symptoms in the early stages of infection can deter the infected persons from going for timely detection. — True. Along with the social stigma, this keeps infected persons from early treatment.
B. STIs that are not treated in time could later lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), still births and ectopic pregnancies. — True. These are among the complications NCERT lists.
C. STIs that are not treated in time could later lead to infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract. — True. These complications are also in the NCERT list.
D. Prevention or early detection and cure of STIs are given low priority under the reproductive health-care programmes. — False. STIs are a major threat to a healthy society, so their prevention, early detection and cure are given prime consideration.
So only D is incorrect.
NCERT Extract:
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – “… Absence or less significant symptoms in the early stages of infection and the social stigma attached to the STIs, deter the infected persons from going for timely detection and proper treatment. This could lead to complications later, which include pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract. STIs are a major threat to a healthy society. Therefore, prevention or early detection and cure of these diseases are given prime consideration under the reproductive health-care programmes.”