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Is syphilis a virus or something else?

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Not a virus: Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called a spirochete. Unlike a virus, it can be easily treated and cured with antibiotics.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not a virus: It is caused by a type of bacteria (treponema pallidum).

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/24/2014

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