SYPHILIS
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. The primary route of transmission is through sexual contact; it may also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy or at birth, resulting in congenital syphilis. Other human diseases caused by related Treponema pallidum include yaws, pinta, and bejel .The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Syphilis
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syphilis
Noun
- A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
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