Infection by which of the following leads to the formation of lesions called chancre on genitals?

Niesseria gonorrhoea

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Treponema pallidum

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Herpes simplex

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Trichomonas vaginalis

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The correct option is B Treponema pallidum
Chancre is a painless ulcer, particularly one that develops on the genitals in venereal disease. It is the main sign of primary syphilis. Syphilis is caused by the infection of Treponema pallidum.

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Column I	Column II	Column III
A. Trichomoniasis	1. Herpes simplex	(i) Pain in lower abdomen
B. Syphilis	2. Neisseria gonorrhoeae	(ii) Inflammation and itching in and around vagina
c. Gonorrhoea	3. Treponema pallidum	(iii) Patchy hair loss
d. Genital herpes	4. Trichomonas vaginalis	(iv) Feeling of uneasiness

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