NEET Biology question

Which one of the following correctly matches a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) with its pathogen?

(A)AIDS Bacillus anthracis
(B)Syphilis Treponema pallidumCorrect
(C)Urethritis Entamoeba gingivalis
(D)Gonorrhoea Leishmania donovani

Answer: (B)

Solution

Syphilis is correctly caused by the spirochaete bacterium Treponema pallidum, whereas AIDS is caused by HIV (not Bacillus anthracis), urethritis can be caused by

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Question ID VK-122707