Question 63 Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is correct? Question 63 options: a) Syphilis is the most common bacterial STI in Canada b) Males between the ages of 15-24 account for the majority of nationally reported cases c) Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum d) Syphilis does not cause congenital infections

Question 63 Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is correct? Question 63 options: a) Syphilis is the most common bacterial STI in Canada b) Males between the ages of 15-24 account for the majority of nationally reported cases c) Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum d) Syphilis does not cause congenital infections

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology

Section7.9: Infection Prevention In Healthcare Settings

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