Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. It is a complex disease with protean variations that can mimic many common infections or illnesses. Syphilis can also be passed from an infected mother to her unborn child. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that was rare in Canada five years ago. However, infection rates are now on the rise. Syphilis is spread from person to person through direct contact with syphilis ulcers or
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