Spirochete
...
spirochete A spiral-shaped bacterium. The bacteria that ... Lyme disease and syphilis , for example, are
spirochete s. or frambesia, tropical infection of the skin caused by a
spirochete (Treponema pertenue) closely related to that ...
Syphilis
... sexually transmitted disease caused by the
spirochete Treponema pallidum (described by Fritz Schaudinn ... - A sexually transmitted disease caused by the
spirochete , Treponema pallidum. May also be acquired ... transmitted-resulting from infection with the
spirochete Treponema pallidum (a bacterium). Syphilis can ...
Yaws
... tropical infection of the skin caused by a
spirochete (Treponema pertenue) closely related to that ... caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium (
spirochete ) called Treponema pertenue. It is closely ... to syphilis , which is caused by another
spirochete called Treponema pallidum. However, unlike ...
Borrelia
... Borrelia burgdorferi: The
spirochete (a type of bacteria ) that causes Lyme disease . Named after its ... among people who frequent grass y or wooded areas. It is caused by the
spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by the deer tick, genus Ixodes, ...
Chagas disease
... by reduvid bugs and is one of the major health problems in South America, where 20 million people are infected. We study Treponema pallidum, the
spirochete bacterium that causes syphilis , and Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan that causes Chagas disease in Latin America. ...
Chancre
... More on Chancre Syphilis - contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the
spirochete Treponema pallidum (described by Fritz Schaudinn and Erich Hoffmann in 1905). Although some medical historians believe that ... CHANCRE : The ...
Congenital syphilis
... infected with syphilis during labor or delivery. Congenital syphilis Definition: Congenital syphilis is an infection caused by the
spirochete Treponema pallidum ( syphilis ) passed from mother to child during fetal development or birth . Congenital Syphilis In recent years, public ...
Gums
... , an ulcer ative membranous infection of the gums and mouth, by non contagious infection , associated with a fusiform bacillus and a
spirochete . Small cuts in the gums make it easier for germs to get into the body. You should not let the person getting oral sex finish in your mouth. ...
Pathogen
... a person ill. This is called food poisoning or foodborne illness. Nearly any group of pathogen s, such as bacteria , virus , rickettsia ,
spirochete s, and fungi, can cause infection . In humans - if a person who already has flu is comes into close contact with birds who have highly ...
Prenatal
... is detected before birth , further counseling will be needed. Disclaimer: ... SYPHILIS - A sexually transmitted disease caused by the
spirochete , Treponema pallidum. May also be acquired prenatal ly ( fetal infection ). [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... ...
Rickettsia
... which are transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Nearly any group of pathogen s, such as bacteria , virus , rickettsia ,
spirochete s, and fungi, can cause infection . RMSF is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a microorganism carried by rodents and other small mammals ...
Sexually Transmitted Disease
... dermatitis , and contact dermatitis are common causes of genital lesion s. SYPHILIS - A sexually transmitted disease caused by the
spirochete , Treponema pallidum. May also be acquired prenatal ly ( fetal infection ). [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... ...
Trench mouth
... , an ulcer ative membranous infection of the gums and mouth, by non contagious infection , associated with a fusiform bacillus and a
spirochete . Trench mouth — a severe gum infection — earned its name because of its prevalence among soldiers on the front lines during ...
Virus
... 1977 and 1985 (prior to standard screening for the HIV virus ... Nearly any group of pathogen s, such as bacteria , virus , rickettsia ,
spirochete s, and fungi, can cause infection . Predisposing factors: Adverse water conditions are the biggest predisposing factor to this disease followed ...
Wounds
... The major concern of all bite wounds is subsequent infection . Nearly any group of pathogen s, such as bacteria , virus , rickettsia ,
spirochete s, and fungi, can cause infection . skin wounds are covered with dressing s patients are asked not to touch their wounds or damaged skin ...