MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 23, Problem 8CTQ
Summary Introduction

To describe:

Clinical stages of syphilis.

Concept introduction:

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by microorganism Treponema pallidum. They are coiled, gram negative bacteria. It penetrates the capillaries and enters the circulatory system. Outer membrane lipoproteins present on the surface of this pathogen are antigenic and activate an immune response inside the cell.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Reasons for the observed increase in the number of syphilis cases identified in recent years in the United States and abroad.

Concept introduction:

Statistical survey includes the grouping and analysis of patients with study of their signs and symptoms. It is compared with control group and disease affected group.

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