Bacteriology

Syphilis (Treponema Pallidum)

A sexually transmitted infection that spreads when a person has vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the infection.

Primary Syphilis

(Syphilis) Happens 2-12 weeks after exposure; chancre on mouth or genitals.

Primary Syphilis

(Syphilis) Sore goes away in a few weeks or months.

Secondary Syphilis

(Syphilis) 1-6 months after chancre goes away.

Secondary Syphilis

(Syphilis) Syphilis rash appears that can cover the entire body. Other symptoms appear.

Latent Stage

(Syphilis) No observable signs. Infection can damage heart, bones, nerves, and other organs.

Penicillin

Treatment and management of syphilis.

Lyme Disease

An illness caused by Borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get this disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria.

Leptospira Interrogans (Leptospirosis)

A disease caused by bacteria that affect humans and animals. Spread through urine of infected animals.