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Syphilis
 Cause
 Transmission
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Syphilis

Cause

Syphilis is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum.


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    Volunteer for Clinical Studies
    Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to syphilis on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    See Also

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections News Releases
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about the syphilis.