Which of the Following is Most Descriptive of Syphilis

Question

Which of the following is most descriptive of syphilis?
A) Is a luetic infection
B) Caused by a virus
C) Is a sexually transmitted disease
D) More than one of the above

Accepted Answer

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (C) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is also referred to as a luetic infection (A). Therefore, both A and C are correct.