Unformatted text preview: probably develops due to delayed hypersensitivity. Leads to crippling, aneurysm, insanity, paralysis. In this stage not very infectious. This stage seldom seen today due to effective treatment. Complications: Can cross placenta, infecting fetus → congenital syphilis. Causes congenital deformities or death. Identification: Demonstration organism in exudate from lesions, serological tests. Organism cannot be grown in lab. Genital Warts (Condylomas) - Papilloma viruses Transmission: Sexual intercourse; increased incidence in sexually-active teens, young adults. Disease: Warts occur on penis, anus or perineum in males, in females - vagina, cervix, perineum, anus. Causes irritation, itching, can become infected with bacteria. If persist can become malignant. Complications: Infants can become infected during delivery. In females ↑ cervical cancer....
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- Fall '09
- SMITH
- Sexual intercourse, Syphilis, Penis, Human papillomavirus, Gram neg. spiral
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