Condoms help prevent transmission. V. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Caused by Bacteria A. Syphilis 1. Enters through a break in the skin. Can damage brain, heart, and vessels resulting in paralysis and death. Treatment - Penicillin B. Gonorrhea 1.
Condoms are helpful.
Incidence - Most prevalent among 15 to 24 yrs. of age. May result in sterility. Made by culture or smear. Treatment - Antibiotics. All newborns in US get treated in eyes with antibiotics.