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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Treponematosis | |||
| synonyms = Non-venereal treponemal diseases | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Skin lesions]], [[bone pain]], [[fever]], [[fatigue]] | |||
| complications = [[Bone deformities]], [[neurological disorders]] | |||
| onset = Childhood or early adulthood | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Treponema]] bacteria | |||
| risks = Poor [[sanitation]], close contact with infected individuals | |||
| diagnosis = [[Serological tests]], [[microscopy]] | |||
| differential = [[Syphilis]], [[leprosy]], [[tuberculosis]] | |||
| prevention = Improved [[hygiene]], [[public health]] measures | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]] such as [[penicillin]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare in developed countries, more common in tropical regions | |||
}} | |||
'''Treponematosis''' is a term used to describe a group of diseases caused by bacteria of the genus ''Treponema''. These diseases include [[syphilis]], [[yaws]], [[pinta]], and [[bejel]]. | '''Treponematosis''' is a term used to describe a group of diseases caused by bacteria of the genus ''Treponema''. These diseases include [[syphilis]], [[yaws]], [[pinta]], and [[bejel]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
''Treponema'' is a genus of [[spirochete]] bacteria, which are long, slender, and spiral-shaped. They are responsible for a number of serious diseases in humans, including those classified under the umbrella term "treponematosis". | ''Treponema'' is a genus of [[spirochete]] bacteria, which are long, slender, and spiral-shaped. They are responsible for a number of serious diseases in humans, including those classified under the umbrella term "treponematosis". | ||
== Diseases == | == Diseases == | ||
=== Syphilis === | === Syphilis === | ||
[[Syphilis]] is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium ''Treponema pallidum''. It is typically spread by sexual contact, but can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health problems affecting the heart, brain, and other organs. | [[Syphilis]] is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium ''Treponema pallidum''. It is typically spread by sexual contact, but can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health problems affecting the heart, brain, and other organs. | ||
=== Yaws === | === Yaws === | ||
[[Yaws]] is a tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium ''Treponema pallidum pertenue''. The disease is spread by direct contact with the fluid from a lesion of an infected person. | [[Yaws]] is a tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium ''Treponema pallidum pertenue''. The disease is spread by direct contact with the fluid from a lesion of an infected person. | ||
=== Pinta === | === Pinta === | ||
[[Pinta]] is a skin disease caused by ''Treponema carateum''. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in Central and South America. | [[Pinta]] is a skin disease caused by ''Treponema carateum''. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in Central and South America. | ||
=== Bejel === | === Bejel === | ||
[[Bejel]], also known as endemic syphilis, is caused by ''Treponema pallidum endemicum''. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in the Middle East and West Africa. | [[Bejel]], also known as endemic syphilis, is caused by ''Treponema pallidum endemicum''. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in the Middle East and West Africa. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for treponematosis diseases typically involves antibiotics, such as [[penicillin]]. In the case of syphilis, early treatment is crucial to prevent long-term complications. | Treatment for treponematosis diseases typically involves antibiotics, such as [[penicillin]]. In the case of syphilis, early treatment is crucial to prevent long-term complications. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Spirochete]] | * [[Spirochete]] | ||
* [[Bacteria]] | * [[Bacteria]] | ||
* [[Sexually transmitted infection]] | * [[Sexually transmitted infection]] | ||
* [[Antibiotics]] | * [[Antibiotics]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious diseases]] | [[Category:Infectious diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Sexually transmitted diseases and infections]] | [[Category:Sexually transmitted diseases and infections]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:36, 4 April 2025
| Treponematosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Non-venereal treponemal diseases |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Skin lesions, bone pain, fever, fatigue |
| Complications | Bone deformities, neurological disorders |
| Onset | Childhood or early adulthood |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Treponema bacteria |
| Risks | Poor sanitation, close contact with infected individuals |
| Diagnosis | Serological tests, microscopy |
| Differential diagnosis | Syphilis, leprosy, tuberculosis |
| Prevention | Improved hygiene, public health measures |
| Treatment | Antibiotics such as penicillin |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare in developed countries, more common in tropical regions |
| Deaths | N/A |
Treponematosis is a term used to describe a group of diseases caused by bacteria of the genus Treponema. These diseases include syphilis, yaws, pinta, and bejel.
Overview[edit]
Treponema is a genus of spirochete bacteria, which are long, slender, and spiral-shaped. They are responsible for a number of serious diseases in humans, including those classified under the umbrella term "treponematosis".
Diseases[edit]
Syphilis[edit]
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is typically spread by sexual contact, but can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health problems affecting the heart, brain, and other organs.
Yaws[edit]
Yaws is a tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue. The disease is spread by direct contact with the fluid from a lesion of an infected person.
Pinta[edit]
Pinta is a skin disease caused by Treponema carateum. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in Central and South America.
Bejel[edit]
Bejel, also known as endemic syphilis, is caused by Treponema pallidum endemicum. It is spread by direct, non-sexual contact and is most common in the Middle East and West Africa.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for treponematosis diseases typically involves antibiotics, such as penicillin. In the case of syphilis, early treatment is crucial to prevent long-term complications.
