Question

The causative organism of syphilis is:

• A. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• B. Treponema pallidum
• C. Chlamydia trachomatis
• D. Haemophilus ducreyi

Hint:

Remember: Syphilis = Spirochete = Treponema pallidum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages, with diverse clinical features from painless chancres to neurological and cardiovascular complications. Diagnosis is via serology (VDRL, RPR, FTA-ABS).