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Please explain about syphilis and treatment methods and medicine for that please.
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. Its better cure by precaution. Precautions like:- intimate physical contact with an infected person is effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, as is the proper use of a latex condom. Mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner and the avoidance of substances such as alcohol and other drugs that increase risky sexual behavior. Prevented by screening mothers during early pregnancy and treating those who are infected. Medication taken only guidance according to doctor.
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