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Were you looking for information about Syphilis? Sifilis is a common misspelling of syphilis.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum and is transmitted through direct contact with a syphilis sore, which may occur on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum. The disease can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Treatment options will depend on the stage of disease, what symptoms are present, and the person's age and general health. Penicillin is the preferred drug used to treat syphilis at all stages.
(Click Syphilis for more information about this disease, including how it is treated, what symptoms may occur, and what you can do to prevent it. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD