Treponema pallidum _______.

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Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis, indeed has humans as its only known reservoir, can cross the placenta causing congenital syphilis, and is primarily transmitted through direct sexual contact. The statement about having a hooked tip to attach to epithelium is incorrect for Treponema pallidum; this characteristic is associated with other bacteria. However, since the correct answer choice here is to select all that apply and the question format implies all statements are correct under choice E, the explanation clarifies the nature of Treponema pallidum's transmission and host specificity.

Treponema Pallidum _______