Causative agent of French pox (Syphilis) is

Tryponema

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Varicella

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H.I.V.

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Treponema pallidum

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Solution

The correct option is D Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is called 'French pox' which implies that syphilis is more common in France than elsewhere.
Syphilis is sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Treponema pallidum'.

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