Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321918550
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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The concept map that describes syphilis by using the given terms in question.
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Syphilis is a type of sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is a highly contagious disease, which has four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. It is diagnosed by serological tests and it is treated with penicillin G. penicillin G does not work for tertiary phase of syphilis, because this phase stimulates a hyper immune response.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
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