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A sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria is

1. Leprosy
2. aids
3. Syphilis
4. Pertussis

Correct answer: Syphilis

Solution

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and is transmitted sexually. AIDS is caused by a virus, while leprosy and pertussis are bacterial but not sexually transmitted.

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