Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 24 of 484
Spirilla-shaped bacteria are associated with which of the following diseases?
a.The common cold
b.Athlete's foot
c.Influenza
d.Syphilis
Explanation
Spiral (spirilla / spirochete) bacteria cause syphilis and Lyme disease. Colds and flu are viral; athlete's foot is fungal.
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