Syphilis
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Facts about the transmission of syphilis:
Most cases of syphilis are spread through sexual contact.
The bacteria penetrates through the lining of the mouth, vagina, and the penis.
Syphilis may also be transmitted from an infected mother to her unborn baby.
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