Syphilis, nonvenereal Health Dictionary

Syphilis, Nonvenereal: From 1 Different Sources


An infection due to TREPONEMA PALLIDUM bacteria that is

spread by nonsexual means, such as through broken skin or saliva.

It occurs mainly in the Middle East and Africa.

Treatment is with antibacterial drugs.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

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