Syphilis

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Syphilis, which is easily cured with penicillin, is spreading because sexually active people who aren't tested are unaware they have it.

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  • "Syphilis is a great concern because of the connection with HIV infection," said Dr. William Paul, Director of Metro Public Health Department. —  Emaxhealth
  • Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is treated with penicillin or other antibiotics. —  Emaxhealth
  • Syphilis is a very serious sexually transmitted infection, which is caused by a bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that had been nearly eliminated, has seen a resurgence in the United States since 2001 and a 15 percent increase between 2006 and 2007, the CDC reported. —  Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines
  • Syphilis, which is easily cured with penicillin, is spreading because sexually active people who aren't tested are unaware they have it. —  Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines
 

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