Germs of Syphilis

Germs of Syphilis

Syphilis may affect any part of the body, including the brain and heart. It often causes paralysis, softening of the brain and death. Syphilis may be cured if treatment is begun early enough and continued long enough.

1922

American Social Health Association

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SWHP0025

No. 25

Germs of Syphilis
(the syphilis germs are spiral-shaped objects seen in the above diagram)

Syphilis may affect any part of the body, including the brain and heart. It often causes paralysis, softening of the brain and death.

Syphilis may be cured if treatment is begun early enough and continued long enough.

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