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Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

What bacterium causes syphilis?

What bacterium causes syphilis?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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The bacterium Treponema pallidum causes syphilis. It is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. Syphilis progresses in stages, and if left untreated, it can cause serious long-term health complications.

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