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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted or congenital infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . See also primary syphilis , secondary syphilis , and tertiary syphilis .
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Symptoms
The symptoms of syphilis depend on the stage of the disease. Many people do not have symptoms. In general, painless sor...
Causes
Syphilis is an infectious disease. The bacteria that causes it spreads through broken skin or mucous membranes. It is m...
Tests
Blood tests can be done to detect substances produced by the bacteria that causes syphilis. The older test is the VDRL ...
Treatments
Antibiotics are used to treat syphilis. The antibiotic of choice is penicillin, yet doxycycline may be used as an alter...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Antibiotics are essential for the treatment of syphilis. Recovery from the disease can be assist...
Complications
Complications of untreated syphilis include: Neurosyphilis; Heart and blood vessel problems, including aneurysms and in...
Prevention
If you are sexually active, practice safe sex and always use condoms. All pregnant women should be screened for syphili...
Doctor Specialties
Notify your health care provider if you develop signs or symptoms of syphilis. Several conditions may have similar symp...
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