The causative agent of a sexually transmitted disease that affects the mucous membrane of the urinogenital tract is:

Correct answer: C. Neisseria gonorrhoea

  • A. Staphylococcus aureus
  • B. Treponema pallidum
  • C. Neisseria gonorrhoea
  • D. Escherichia coli

Explanation

It causes a sexually transmitted infection known as gonorrhea. Gonorrhea primarily affects the mucous membranes of the urinogenital tract, including the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. It can lead to a variety of symptoms and complications if left untreated. So option C is correct.

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