8. What is syphilis?

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Syphilis, also known as , is a
disease caused the bacteria
Treponema pallidum. the
discovery of penicillin, was a
fatal disease. the use of
antibiotics cure the disease
completely. with primary
syphilis present single and painless
wound the skin, sometimes called
, in the region where
treponema has penetrated; the
is highly infective. Syphilisis of the
main STDs, transmitted
diseases. Generally the
develops in the penis, , anus,
hands or mouth, the bacteria is
often by sexual contact.
Later develops into systemic
diseases, and tertiary
syphilis.

Syphilis also be transmitted by
transfusions, accidents with
contaminated and vertically
from the to the child (congenital
). It is very important
patients with the disease seek
treatment as soon possible and to
undergo to look for other ,
like HPV and HIV .