Question

Complete the following statements with an appropriate word/term to be filled in the blank space(s).

Treponema pallidum causes the disease .............

Answer 1

1. Treponema pallidum: Syphilis is caused by the microaerophilic spirochete Treponema pallidum, which is a persistent systemic venereal disease with a variety of clinical manifestations.
2. Syphilis: A bacterial infection that begins as a painless sore and spreads through sexual contact.
   Syphilis manifests itself in stages, with different symptoms at each stage.
   A painless sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth is the first stage. The second stage is marked by a rash after the original sore has healed. Then, until the ultimate stage, which can take years, there are no signs. Damage to the brain, nerves, eyes, or heart can occur at this point.
   Penicillin is used to cure syphilis. Sexual partners should be addressed as well.

Final Answer: Treponema pallidum causes the disease Syphilis.