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Hi Anon - You are essentially asking how does one get syphillis and how is it spread. Syphilis is caused by the bacterium, Treponema pallidum . The bacterium is passed from person-to-person through direct contact with a syphilis lesion.

Syphilis is spread by:
* Vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact with an infected person
* A pregnant woman who passes the infection to her unborn baby
* Blood exposure, such as through illegal drug use, or rarely, blood transfusions

You can learn more from our reference page:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/syphilis#definition

March 17, 2010 - 6:54pm

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