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SyphilisSecondary Syphilis

Introduction. 

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease with an exclusively human reservoir. It is caused by the spirochaete Treponema pallidum.  If untreated, this bacterial infection has serious consequences such as dementia and blindness. Famous people with syphilis

 

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Other infections caused by Treponema

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