A 25- year- old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which of the following causative agents is most likely to cause these symptoms?
A) HPV
B) Treponema
C) Candida
D) Nesseria
E) HSV- 2

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The symptoms described are characteristic of secondary-stage syphilis, which is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. HPV, Candida, Nesseria, and HSV-2 do not typically present with these symptoms.

A 25- Year- Old Man Presented with Fever, Malaise, and a Rash