alleryWhy do sexually transmitted infections often remain undetected for long in females?
AThey are often asymptomatic
BThey resolve without any treatment
CThey cannot be diagnosed by any test
DThey only appear after menopause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They are often asymptomatic
1. Infected females may often be asymptomatic.
2. With no symptom to prompt a visit, the infection is not detected for a long time.
3. Mild early symptoms and the social stigma attached deter people from timely detection.
4. Untreated infection can then progress to pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy or infertility.
5. This is precisely why screening matters more than waiting for a complaint.
_Source: syllabus Biology Ch3 'Reproductive Health', section 3.4_
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