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Congenital syphilis is caused by the bacterium [[Treponema pallidum]], which is passed from mother to child during fetal development or at birth. Nearly half of all children infected with syphilis while they are in the womb die shortly before or after birth. | Congenital syphilis is caused by the bacterium [[Treponema pallidum]], which is passed from mother to child during fetal development or at birth. Nearly half of all children infected with syphilis while they are in the womb die shortly before or after birth. | ||
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The causative pathogen for [[Congenital syphilis|Congenital syphilis is,]] [[Treponema pallidum]]. | |||
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Overview
Congenital syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is passed from mother to child during fetal development or at birth. Nearly half of all children infected with syphilis while they are in the womb die shortly before or after birth.
Causes
The causative pathogen for Congenital syphilis is, Treponema pallidum.