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Will A Shot Prevent Me From Getting Syphilis?
Alternative Names
Primary syphilis; Secondary syphilis; Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted, infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. This bacterium causes infection when it gets into broken skin or mucus membranes, usually of the genitals. Syphilis is most often transmitted through sexual contact, although it also can be transmitted...
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Syphilis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention A person who has symptoms of primary or secondary syphilis can pass a syphilis infection to his or her sex partner. During... Read more »
Syphilis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lues; Cupid's disease; SyphPreventionIf you are sexually active, practice safe sex and always use condoms.All pregnant women, people with HIV, and... Read more »
Syphilis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
This sexually transmitted disease (STD), which in its late stages can cause mental disorders, blindness, and death, is caused by a corkscrew-shaped... Read more »
Syphilis: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary syphilis Prevention If you are sexually active, practice safe sex and always use condoms. All pregnant women should be... Read more »
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