The causative agent of syphilis is TPHA related to a group of spirochetes . The optimum temperature for its development is the human body temperature - 37 degrees. At temperatures above 48 degrees pallidum perish in about 20-30 minutes. Outside the human body pallidum is not stable , die quickly when in contact with the bath water.
The source of infection is a sick man. This usually happens when you have sex . But there is domestic route of infection - a kiss if there sores in the mouth , through some of the things the patient, such as a toothbrush or utensils . Also, the agent can directly enter the bloodstream through an injection needle. Very often it happens in drug addicts who use common syringe.
The source of infection is a sick man. This usually happens when you have sex . But there is domestic route of infection - a kiss if there sores in the mouth , through some of the things the patient, such as a toothbrush or utensils . Also, the agent can directly enter the bloodstream through an injection needle. Very often it happens in drug addicts who use common syringe.
