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Syphilis
A sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
How it is usually transmitted?Sexual contact
Body locations
Pelvis
Neurosyphilis
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