Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?
A. Genital herpes
B. Chlamydia
C. Gonorrhea
D. Syphilis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Syphilis is caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum, typically transmitted through sexual contact. It progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages, potentially causing severe neurological and cardiovascular damage if untreated. Gonorrhea is by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, herpes by HSV, chlamydia by Chlamydia trachomatis. Penicillin is an effective treatment.

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