MATCHING Match the Diseases Caused by Bacteria Closely Related to Treponema

question 6

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match the diseases caused by bacteria closely related to Treponema pallidum with the appropriate description.

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• A)Common in the Caribbean,Latin America,Central Africa,and Far East
• B)Found only in Latin America;infection limited to the skin
• C)Found in eastern Mediterranean countries,the Balkans,and the cooler areas of North Africa

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

A blood test that measures the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one hour, used to detect inflammation associated with conditions like infections, cancers, and autoimmune diseases.

Antibiotic Therapy

The medical use of antibiotics to treat or prevent bacterial infections by either killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

White Blood Cell

Cells in the blood that are part of the immune system, helping to fight off infections.

Urinalysis

A laboratory test that analyzes urine for a variety of disorders, such as infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.