JAMB Biology 1989 Question 44

Question 44

Microorganisms and Health

Which of the following diseases can be caused by a bacterium?

  1. A.Ringworm
  2. B.Poliomyelitis
  3. C.Malaria
  4. D.Syphilis
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Answer: D (Syphilis)

Explanation

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema; ringworm is a fungus, polio a virus and malaria a protozoan.