Syphilis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Syphilis is an infection caused by bacteria Most often, it spreads through sexual contact The disease starts as a sore that's often painless and typically appears on the genitals, rectum or mouth Syphilis spreads from person to person through direct contact with these sores
Syphilis - Wikipedia Syphilis ( ˈsɪfəlɪs, ˈsɪfɪlɪs ) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum [1]
Syphilis: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Prevention Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that’s treatable with medication Without treatment, syphilis causes serious health problems It can permanently damage your heart, brain, muscles, bones and eyes To reduce your risk of infection, always use a condom during sex
Syphilis - Infectious Disease - Merck Manual Professional Edition Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and is characterized by 3 sequential symptomatic stages separated by periods of asymptomatic latent infection Common manifestations include painless genital ulcers, skin lesions, meningitis, aortic disease, and neurologic syndromes
Syphilis - California Department of Public Health Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum Untreated infection can lead to long-term health problems, including brain disease