Chapter 17 — Reproductive System and ObstetricsSYP
syphilis/SĬF-ĭ-lĭs/
pathologymultistage STI caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum; characterized initially by a chancre (sore) and eventually fatal nervous system damage if untreated
multistage STI caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum; characterized initially by a chancre (sore) and eventually fatal nervous system damage if untreated