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May 15, 2007 -
Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, let's talk more about STIs.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." The reason this term is used instead of STDs (sexually transmitted disease) is because the word "infection" is more accurate since many of these are actually curable (except for Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, and HIV).
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Apr 27, 2007 -
Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Not your favorite topic, I know, but definitely worth knowing about.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection."
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Dec 29, 2006 -
It is being reported that a recent advertising campaign done by San Francisco's Department of Health featuring cartoon characters shaped like male genitalia has actually encouraged more men to go get tested for syphilis. Since the campaign got started, infection rates have declined in San Francisco.
The campaigns ran on billboards and bus shelters and its recent success has inspired Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Palm Springs to use similar ads.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Syphilis, secondary on the palms
STDs and ecological niches
Primary syphilis
Late-stage syphilis
Antibodies
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Syphilis is an easily spread infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
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Lues
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Syphilis is an infectious disease. The bacteria that causes it spreads through broken skin or mucous membranes.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Primary syphilis
Male and female reproductive systems
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Syphilis is a frequently diagnosed and reported sexually transmitted disease.
Alternative Names
Primary syphilis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium (spirochete), Treponema pallidum. This type of bacteria causes infection when it gets into broken skin or mucus membranes, usually of the genitals.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Late-stage syphilis
Antibodies
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Tertiary syphilis is a late phase of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis, caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
Alternative Names
Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Tertiary syphilis can follow the initial infection, primary syphilis, by 3 to 15 years. Secondary syphilis is the stage that precedes tertiary syphilis if primary syphilis is not treated.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Syphilis, secondary on the palms
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Secondary syphilis is the second stage of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. This stage is the most contagious.
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Secondary syphilis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Syphilis is a sexually-transmitted infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Definition
Congenital syphilis is a severe, disabling, and often life-threatening infection seen in infants. A pregnant mother who has syphilis can spread the disease through the placenta to the unborn infant.
Alternative Names
Congenital lues; Fetal syphilis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Congenital syphilis is caused by the organism Treponema pallidum, which is passed from mother to child during fetal development or birth.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Central nervous system
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Stroke is life-threatening complication of a long-term syphilis infection.
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Syphilitic stroke
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Untreated, late-stage tertiary syphilis can cause inflammation and blockage of the arteries that supply the brain. A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Tertiary syphilis is a late stage of the disease which can follow the initial infection, primary syphilis, by several years(3-15). Pockets of damage accumulate in various tissues such as the bones, skin, nervous tissue, heart, and arteries. These lesions are called gummas and are very destructive.
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