Print Posted By Century Medical & Dental Center on 05/21/2019

Syphilis: What Do You Know about Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

What Is Syphilis?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria Treponema pallidum. The disease progresses in stages, once infected. It is easily curable when diagnosed and treated in its early stages. However, in advanced stages the disease spreads all over the human’s body, affecting all the organs, leading to severe illness and even death.

The infection is spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore during sexual intercourse. The bacteria usually enter the human body during vaginal, oral or anal sexual intercourse. Syphilis is not spread by contact with toilet seats, shares clothing, doorknobs, etc.

Syphilis is also transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth.