Syphilis

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/syphilis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Treponema pallidum
2. What is the morphology?Spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)
3. How does syphilis spread?The germ usually enters the body through small cuts or sores on the skin or inside the mouth or genitals. It can also be passed when touching a moist sore.
4. What are the stages of syphilis?Syphilis goes through four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Each stage shows different signs, like a sore, a rash, or hidden infection.

Spirochete: A type of bacterium characterized by its helical or spiral shape and flexible body.
Serological Tests: Laboratory tests that detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in blood serum.
Antibiotic Resistance: The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics that would normally kill them.