Which one of the sexually transmitted disease is correctly matched with its pathogen ?

Urethritis-Bacillus anthracis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Syphilis -Treponema pallidum

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Gonorrhoea-Entamoeba histolytica

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Soft sore-Bacillus brevis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Syphilis -Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by spirochaetal bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Transmission of syphilis is almost always through sexual contact or congenitally through the placenta to a fetus or at birth from an infected mother.
Hence Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum.
So, the correct answer is 'Syphilis - Treponema pallidum'.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which disease is correctly matched with their corresponding pathogen?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program