Multiple choice

The causal organism of gonorrhea is a

  1. bacteria

  2. fungi

  3. virus

  4. worm

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is a gram-negative diplococcus. It primarily infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive and urinary tracts. Unlike fungal, viral, or worm infections, gonorrhea responds to antibiotic treatment targeting bacterial cell structures.