A sexually transmitted infection spread by direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. It can cause long-term complications if not treated correctly. Symptoms in adults are divided into four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and late syphilis. For more information, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
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