Treponema Pallidum, a Bacterium Associated with Syphilis, Is Not Considered

question 35

True/False

Treponema pallidum, a bacterium associated with syphilis, is not considered a pathogen because to date it remains unculturable in the lab, and, therefore, Koch's postulates are unable to be fulfilled.

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