syphilis

Syphilis

Syphilis is a chronic, systemic sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. The disease progresses in distinct clinical stages, each with its…
primary genital syphilis

Primary Genital Syphilis

Primary genital syphilis represents the first stage of syphilis infection, caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Characterized by the appearance of a painless genital…
neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis is a severe manifestation of Treponema pallidum infection, occurring when syphilis invades the central nervous system (CNS). Although primarily associated with late-stage syphilis, it…
latent syphilis

Latent Syphilis

Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through several stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage is particularly insidious, as it presents…
latent late syphilis

Latent Late Syphilis

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through distinct stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage, particularly its…
latent early syphilis

Latent Early Syphilis

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through distinct stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage is…