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ë The signs and
symptoms of syphilis
are numerous; before
the advent of
serological testing,
precise diagnosis was
very difficult. In fact,
the disease was
dubbed the ³Great
Imitator" because it
was often confused
with other diseases,
particularly in its
tertiary stage.
ë myphilis can generally
be treated with
antibiotics, including
penicillin. If left
untreated, syphilis can
damage the
heart,aorta,brain,eyes,
and bones. In some
cases these effects can
be fatal.