Congenital syphilis causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[3]
Overview
Congenital syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is passed from mother to child during fetal development or at birth.
Causes
The causative pathogen for congenital syphilis is Treponema pallidum.
References
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