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The pairing 'Syphilis-Trichuris trichiura' is incorrect because syphilis is actually caused by which microorganism?

1. Trichuris trichiura
2. Treponema pallidum
3. Mycobacterium leprae
4. Clostridium botulinum

Correct answer: Treponema pallidum

Solution

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, not Trichuris trichiura, which is a parasitic worm. Thus, the correct match for syphilis is Treponema pallidum.

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