wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Syphilis is caused by a

A
Bacteria
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Virus
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Fungus
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Protozoan
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Bacteria
Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria Treponema pallidum.
The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Fungi
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon