Which bacterium causes syphilis?
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Treponema pallidum
It has a corkscrew shape.
💡 Did you know? Such bacteria are called spirochetes.
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How is syphilis mainly transmitted?
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During sexual contact
It is a classic sexually transmitted disease.
💡 Did you know? It can also pass from mother to child.
What is the painless ulcer of the first stage called?
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The hard chancre
It forms at the point of entry.
💡 Did you know? Because it does not hurt, it is often missed.
Which byname does syphilis carry for its many forms?
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The great imitator
It can attack almost every organ.
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