What Is Treponema Pallidum? The Basics

what is treponema pallidum

Treponema pallidum is the bacterium that causes syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has been around for centuries. It is a spiral-shaped organism, technically called a spirochete, that is fragile and dies quickly outside the human body. This bacterium spreads almost exclusively through direct contact with an active sore during vaginal, anal, or oral … Read more