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Definition: syphilis is a transmittable bacterial disease that predominantly affects the genital area. It is characterized by different clinical stages alternating with long asymptomatic periods.
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Dinotta, F., Ramoni, S., Donofrio, P., Cusini, M. (2013). Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In: Atlas of Male Genital Disorders. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2787-9_4
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