Question 21
Microorganisms and HealthWhich of the following organisms causes syphilis?
- A.Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- B.Bordetella pertusis
- C.Treponema pallidum
- D.Clostridium tetani
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Answer: C (Treponema pallidum)
Explanation
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spiral bacterium Treponema pallidum; the others cause tuberculosis, whooping cough and tetanus.