👉 Syphilus, in its general usage, refers to a group of diseases that are caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and are characterized by symptoms similar to those of syphilis. The disease is named after the genus, which contains the species Treponema pallidum, and it affects the skin and soft tissue. It is also known as syphilis or syphilus. Syphilus can affect any part of the body, including the skin, mucous
