You don't want him, " she said to the pink-haired girl. "He has syphilis." The girls stared. "Syphilis?""Five percent of people in America have it, " said Ty helpfully." I do not have syphilis, " Mark said angrily. "There are no sexually transmitted diseases in Faerieland! "”Sorry, " Jules said. "You know how syphilis is. Attacks the brain. Cassandra Clare
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 This quote is said in response to the pink-haired girl's question about whether Mark has syphilis. The pink-haired girl tells Ty that she doesn't have syphilis, but there are sexually transmitted diseases in Faerieland. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacteria, Treponema pallidum, which is found in human blood or tissue. The bacteria damages the brain and affects the central nervous system. It can cause problems with memory, concentration, coordination, motor function, vision, hearing and heart rate.

Source: Lady Midnight

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