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Syphilis
By: Miranda Hunter and Ally Conis Period 4
History of Syphilis
Many scientists debate on how syphilis came to
be or at least got around.
Syphilis first hit Europe in1493 during Columbus'
return from the new world.
There is evidence that syphilis was around in
ancient Chinese times.
The disease was discovered by Phillipe Ricord in
the 19th century.
Syphilis has been with mankind for thousands of
years.
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Characteristics
Syphilis is caused by an organism called Treponema
pallidum (a type of bacterium called a spirochete.)
Primary Syphilis: Chancres can occur almost anywhere
on the body.
Secondary Syphilis: While chancer is healing, a rash
resembling measles or chicken pox occurs. Later
symptoms are fever, indigestion and headaches.
Latency: All symptoms disappear for weeks up to thirty
years
Tertiary syphilis: Most destructive stage of the disease;
Gummy or rubbery tumors can occur. Attacks
cardiovascular and central nervous systems which can
be fatal. Can attack walls of the heart.
Syphilis contains DNA or RNA not both!!
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Virus?
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No, syphilis is a bacteria.
Treatment
If syphilis is still in its early stages, a simple shot
of penicillin can cure it.
If you've had syphilis for over a year, you would
just need additional doses.
Treatment will kill the syphilis bacterium and
prevent further damage, although, it will not repair
any damage previously done.
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