sífilis

Definitions of sífilis
  1. noun
    a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
    synonyms: gálico, lúes
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    types:
    sífilis primaria
    the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
    sífilis secundaria
    the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
    sífilis terciaria
    the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
    type of:
    enfermedad de transmisión sexual, enfermedad venérea
    a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
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