Compare syphilis to gonorrhea in relation to the following statement: The organism that causes it is extremely susceptible to any changes in its environment and to any deviation in physical conditions.

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The organism that causes syphilis, Treponema pallidum, is extremely sensitive to environmental changes and cannot survive long outside the human body, making it susceptible to changes in physical conditions. Gonorrhea, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is more resilient in comparison.

Compare Syphilis to Gonorrhea in Relation to the Following Statement