Syphilitic (adjective)

1. Of or relating to syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
2. Having syphilis or being infected with the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Origin:

From new latin syphiliticus, from latin syphus, syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease.

Examples:

1. The patient was diagnosed with a syphilitic infection.
2. Syphilitic sores can appear on the genitalia.
3. The syphilitic symptoms can be treated with antibiotics.
4. Syphilitic transmission can be prevented through safe sex practices.
5. The syphilitic bacterium can damage the nervous system if left untreated.