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Yersina pestis causes

A

Syphilis

B

Leprosy

C

Whooping cough

D

Plague.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks what disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Syphilis - B) Leprosy - C) Whooping cough - D) Plague 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A: Syphilis**: This disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, not Yersinia pestis. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Option B: Leprosy**: Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Since this is a different bacterium, this option is also incorrect. - **Option C: Whooping cough**: This disease, also known as pertussis, is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Again, this is not caused by Yersinia pestis, making this option incorrect. - **Option D: Plague**: Plague is indeed caused by Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is known for causing highly infectious diseases and is transmitted through rodents and their fleas. Therefore, this option is correct. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is D) Plague, as Yersinia pestis is the causative agent of this disease. ---
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