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What is the spirochete bacterium treponema pallidum?

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Bacteria: It is a bacteria that is causing syphilis. A very serious disease because if not treated will affect all your internal organs including nervous system, it is very easy to treat with penicilin.

Dr Saunders agreed

Answered 6/12/2013

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What is the difference between treponema pertenue and treponema pallidum bacteria?

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How long can Treponema pallidum last outside the body and exposed to air? Can it last on surfaces/sex toys very long?

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If I got Treponema pallidum on my clothes. I washed them with washing machine. And dryer them in sunlight. And then put the clothes in closet for 10 hrs. Will there still be Treponema pallidum alive on the clothes? Thanks a lot?

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How long can treponema pallidum survive outside the body on a dry sex toy?

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How long can Treponema pallidum survive outside body, e.g. on the clothes? Can dettol disinfectant kill Treponema pallidum?

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