Question

Which one of the following correctly matches a sexually transmitted disease with its pathogen?

• A. Urethritis- Bacillus anthracis
• B. Soft sore- Bacillus brevis
• C. Syphilis- Treponema pallidum
• D. Gonorrhoea- Entamoeba histolytica

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Syphilis- Treponema pallidum

• Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra. Both bacteria and viruses may cause urethritis. The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infection (like E.coli) and some sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea) can lead to urethritis.
• Soft sore is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, resulting in enlargement and ulceration of lymph nodes in the groin.
• Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum.
• Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhea.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.