Syphilis

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Syphilis is the infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Spirochetes - key feature.
  • May form gumma (granulomas) in the tertiary phase.[1]

Useful stains:

  • Dieterle stain.

Image: Dieterle stain - T. pallidum (WC).

See also

References

  1. ↑ URL: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/104/1/e4. Accessed on: 17 November 2010.
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