The spirochete which is associated with fusospirochetosis is______________?

Correct answer: D. Borrelia vincenti

  • A. Treponema pallidum
  • B. Treponjema pertenue
  • C. Borrelia burgdorferi
  • D. Borrelia vincenti

Explanation

Fusospirochetosis, classically associated with Vincent infection, involves Borrelia vincenti together with fusiform bacilli. The other listed spirochetes are associated with syphilis, yaws, or Lyme disease.

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