Question

A sexually transmitted disease symptomised by the development of chancre on genitals is caused by the infection of

• A. Human immunodeficiency virus.
• B. Hepatitis B virus.
• C. Treponema pallidium.
• D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Treponema pallidium.

The bacteria which causes Syphilis called Treponema pallidum is responsible for chancre development which means lesion type of infection and painful sores on the genitals.

HIV virus causes AIDS which attacks the immune system specifically WBC.

Hepatitis B Virus causes hepatitis which attacks liver and causes liver necrosis.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhoea which causes painful urination and also infertility.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.