What STD is caused by spirochete?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and is one of the oldest known infectious diseases.

Is syphilis a Spirochaete?

Syphilis is an infectious venereal disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is transmissible by sexual contact with infectious lesions, from mother to fetus in utero, via blood product transfusion, and occasionally through breaks in the skin that come into contact with infectious lesions.

For which STI is jaundice a symptom?

Hepatitis B One of the earliest signs of a HBV infection is jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). In chronic cases, HBV can cause inflammation of the retinal vessels, the optic nerve, and/or the uveal tract (tissue at the front of the eye).

What STD affect the liver?

Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are all contagious viral infections that affect your liver. Hepatitis B and C are the most serious of the three, but each can cause your liver to become inflamed. Some people never develop signs or symptoms.

What is Spirochetal infection?

spirochete, (order Spirochaetales), also spelled spirochaete, any of a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are serious pathogens for humans, causing diseases such as syphilis, yaws, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever.

Are spirochetes contagious?

The short answer is no. There’s no direct evidence that Lyme disease is contagious. The exception is pregnant women, who can transmit it to their fetus. Lyme disease is a systemic infection caused by spirochete bacteria transmitted by black-legged deer ticks.

What STD makes you sick to your stomach?

Nausea and Vomiting are symptoms of syphilis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, and HIV.

What STD makes your back hurt?

In addition to lower abdominal pain, chlamydia can also cause lower back pain. This pain may feel similar to the lower back pain that’s associated with urinary tract infections.