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treponematosis

n. (context medicine English) Any of the diseases caused by the bacterium ''Treponema pallidum'', including syphilis, yaws, bejel, and pinta.

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Treponematosis

Treponematosis is a term used to collectively or individually describe any of the diseases caused by the bacterial species Treponema. There are four subspecies described which cause the following diseases:

  • Syphilis (Treponema pallidum pallidum)
  • Yaws (Treponema pallidum pertenue)
  • Bejel (Treponema pallidum endemicum)
  • Pinta (Treponema carateum)