Multiple choice

Which disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?

  1. Athlete's foot

  2. Yellow fever

  3. Measles

  4. Syphilis

  5. Sleeping sickness

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. It infects the genital area, lips, mouth or anus of both men and women.