Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?
A) It can be caused by T. pallidum.
B) It can cause sterility and chronic pain.
C) It can be transmitted sexually.
D) It can be caused by C. trachomatis.
E) It can be caused by N. gonorrhoeae.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive system, typically caused by sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. T. pallidum is the bacterium that causes syphilis and is not a common cause of PID.

Which of the Following Statements About Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Is