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Syphilis By: Miranda Hunter and Ally Conis Period 4 History of Syphilis Many scientists debate on how syphilis came to be or at least got around. Syphilis first hit Europe in1493 during Columbus' return from the new world. There is evidence that syphilis was around in ancient Chinese times. The disease was discovered by Phillipe Ricord in the 19th century. Syphilis has been with mankind for thousands of years. Characteristics Syphilis is caused by an organism called Treponema pallidum (a type of bacterium called a spirochete.) Primary Syphilis: Chancres can occur almost anywhere on the body. Secondary Syphilis: While chancer is healing, a rash resembling measles or chicken pox occurs. Later symptoms are fever, indigestion and headaches. Latency: All symptoms disappear for weeks up to thirty years Tertiary syphilis: Most destructive stage of the disease; Gummy or rubbery tumors can occur. Attacks cardiovascular and central nervous systems which can be fatal. Can attack walls of the heart. Syphilis contains DNA or RNA not both!! Virus? No, syphilis is a bacteria. Treatment If syphilis is still in its early stages, a simple shot of penicillin can cure it. If you've had syphilis for over a year, you would just need additional doses. Treatment will kill the syphilis bacterium and prevent further damage, although, it will not repair any damage previously done.