MP Board · Class 12 · Biology · Reproductive HealthWhich of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium?
Syphilis is a chronic sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In contrast, Hepatitis B and Genital herpes are caused by viruses, and Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan. Bacterial STIs can generally be cured completely with appropriate antibiotics if diagnosed and treated early.
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