Chapter 27, Problem 8MC

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum is a sexually transmitted disease. It has four stages based on the appearance of signs and symptoms: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. It mostly spreads from sexual activity or from the mother to the baby at the time of birth. It is often called the great imitator because it causes many different symptoms that can be confused with other diseases.