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Bacterium Treponema pallidum causes Syphilis!!!

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The first starting stage of syphilis starts out with painless sores.

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The second stage is more like a rash.

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The third stage(or the final stage) can result in damages in the nerves, brain,heart,eyes or even death.

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Syphilis can usually be treated with Penicillin, in early or late stages.

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The sores can be refered to as "chancres". They can appear on the lips,gums,tounge, or inside the mouth.

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It is best to treat the syphilis (STI), before the arrival of a new born baby!! Reasons being, is that syphilis can be passed through the placenta.

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Vaginal discharge, growth or sores on genitals, rashes on palms of hands/soles of feet,fatigue, itching, swollen lymph nodes and weigh loss are common signs/symptoms associated with syphilis.

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The First Transatlantic Expedition play a big role in the spread of Syphilis across Europe(that's documented). Christopher Columbus makes his way back into the history book!!