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Treponema pallidum is the pathogen that causes the STI syphilis.

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Syphilis is transferred through oral, vaginal, and anal sex. This infection can either become dormant or it will cause sores, also known as active syphilis, that can be fatal if not diagnosed early and treated with a penicillin shot.

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The above shows the stages of syphilis including the long-term effects of syphilis which affects internal organs, leading to death.

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The pictures above show secondary syphilis rashes.

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Syphilis is commonly treated with penicillin administered through an injection.

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Syphilis can be passed on from mother to infant causing congenital syphilis.

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Babies born to women with untreated syphilis may die from the syphilis infection as a newborn or be stillborn. Congenital syphilis may cause rashes, jaundice, bone damage, and death among other severe symptoms.