Which of the following represents the correct match of a sexually transmitted disease with its pathogen?

Syphilis- Treponema pallidum

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Gonorrhoea-Entamoeba histolytica

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Urethritis-Bacillus anthracis

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Softsore-Bacillus brevis

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The correct option is B Syphilis- Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is a bacterial disease caused by Treponema pallidum. It is transmitted through sexual contact and from mother to foetus during pregnancy. In the first stage of this disease, painless ulcer or chancre appears on the genitals and swelling of lymph nodes occur.

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