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

1. Urethritis - Bacillus anthracis
2. Syphilis - Treponema pallidum
3. Gonorrhoea - Entamoeba histolytica
4. Soft sore - Bacillus brevis

Correct answer: Syphilis - Treponema pallidum

Solution

Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, so that pair is correct. The other options are mismatched because their pathogens do not cause those sexually transmitted diseases.

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