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STD Facts: Syphilis - CDC
Syphilis Fact Sheet from CDC. What is syphilis? How common is syphilis? How do people get syphilis? Learn here.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
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Syphilis Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis - WebMD
Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. Learn more about syphilis from the experts at WebMD.
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/syphilis
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Syphilis - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about syphilis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syphilis
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Planned Parenthood: Syphilis
Here are some of the most common questions we hear people ask about syphilis. We hope you find the answers helpful, whether you think you may have syphilis, have been diagnosed with it, or are just curious about it.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/syphilis/what-is-syphilis
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Syphilis - Mayo Clinic
Syphilis: Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially serious sexually transmitted infection.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/basics/definition/con-20021862
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Syphilis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - Healthline
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. Syphilis can be challenging to diagnose.
http://www.healthline.com/health/std/syphilis
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Syphilis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology - Medscape
Syphilis is an infectious venereal disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is transmissible by sexual contact with infectious lesions, from mother to fetus in utero, via blood product transfusion, and occasionally through breaks in the skin that come into contact with infectious lesions.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/229461-overview
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Syphilis - NHS Choices
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually caught by having sex with someone who is infected.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Syphilis/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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Syphilis - Avert
Safer sex is the best way to prevent syphilis. This means using a condom every time you have sex (vaginal, anal or oral). Use a dental dam for contact with your partner's vagina or anus during oral sex. Any sex toys should be covered with a condom and washed after use. Remember to switch condoms between partners.
http://www.avert.org/sex-stis/sexually-transmitted-infections/syphilis
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Syphilis - MedlinePlus
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. It infects the genital area, lips, mouth, or anus of both men and women. You usually get syphilis from sexual contact with someone who has it. It can also pass from mother to baby during pregnancy.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/syphilis.html
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Syphilis - MedicineNet
View a picture of Syphilis and learn Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
http://www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/syphilis_picture/picture.htm
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Syphilis - American Sexual Health Association
Syphilis is a curable, bacterial infection, caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. The bacteria enter the body through mucous membranes or abraded (torn or cut) skin. Once inside the body, syphilis enters the blood stream and attaches to cells, damaging organs over time.
http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/stdsstis/syphilis/
