Condition Article

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It causes sores on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Read about testing, prevention, and treatment.

Infectious DiseaseReproductive

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Definition

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It causes sores on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Read about testing, prevention, and treatment.

Concept record

Canonical title: Syphilis
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: None recorded for this concept yet.
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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