Which of the following diseases is caused by Treponema pallidum?

Scabies

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Syphilis

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Gonorrhea

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Crabs

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Solution

The correct option is C Syphilis
The sexually transmitted diseases also called venereal diseases, are spread by sexual intercourse with an infected person. The major venereal diseases are syphilis and gonorrhea. Syphilis is caused by spirochaete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. It affects the mucous membrane in genital, rectal and oral regions and causes lesions. Thus option B is the correct answer.

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