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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by

A

Pasteurella

B

Leptospira

C

Treponema pallidum

D

Vibrio

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the causative agent of syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted disease. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - a) Pasturella - b) Leptospira - c) Trypanoma Pallidum - d) Vibrio 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Pasturella**: This organism is known to cause diseases in animals, such as snuffles in rabbits and pneumonia in sheep, but it is not associated with syphilis. - **Leptospira**: This is a bacterium that causes leptospirosis, which is also not related to syphilis. - **Trypanoma Pallidum**: This is the key organism to focus on, as it is specifically known to cause syphilis. - **Vibrio**: The Vibrio species, particularly Vibrio cholerae, is known for causing cholera, which is a waterborne disease, not sexually transmitted. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Trypanoma Pallidum**, as it is the organism responsible for causing syphilis. **Final Answer**: Syphilis is caused by **Trypanoma Pallidum**. ---
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