Bacterial DNA â a circular chromosome plus plasmids. The DNA of most bacteria is contained in a single circular molecule, called the bacterial chromosome. The chromosome, along with several proteins and RNA molecules, forms an irregularly shaped structure called the nucleoid.
What are the effects? If left untreated, syphilis can eventually cause damage to the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints. In extreme cases it can cause difficulty coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, gradual blindness, mental illness, and even death. If you have syphilis and are pregnant, it can cause serious birth defects and stillbirth.
UTI left untreated for weeks has serious consequences. A bladder infection is easier to treat and recovery is faster. However, if a UTI is left untreated for weeks after the initial symptoms appear, the infection could spread to the ureters and further on to the kidneys. Such a kidney infection is extremely painful and requires prolonged treatment and hospitalization. The risk of re-infection is also high.