FreeMD® Syphilis Definition

Syphilis

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Syphilis Definition

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Syphilis

A person with syphilis has a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria, Treponema pallidum. Syphilis affects about 1 out of 50,000 people each year in the US. With early treatment, syphilis can be cured.

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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