society
type: Concept
narrower: syphilis

syphilis
type: Concept
definition: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In most cases, syphilis infection is caused by the transmission of the organism during sexual contact. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Syphilis]
broader: treponemal infections
broader: society
broader: biology and chemistry

treponemal infections
type: Concept
narrower: syphilis

biology and chemistry
type: Concept
narrower: syphilis

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: syphilis