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The pathogen responsible for syphilis is treponema pallidum.

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This STI has four stages:

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Without proper treatment, neurosyphilis, ocular syphilis, and otosyphilis may occur.

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Muscle movements may be weak, along with severe headaches and a decreasing mental state

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Eye pain with possible redness may occur along with a possibility of worsening vision.

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Sores will be present on the site where contact was made. This stages lasts 3-6 weeks with or without treatment. Treatment will be needed to prevent the spread to stage two.

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The main symptom of stage two is a rash on the hands and/or feet. A fever, sore throat, hair loss, fatigue, and weight loss can be symptoms as well.

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Syphilis during pregnancy can cause a baby with low weight or a stillbirth. If a baby is born from a mother with syphilis, treatment is needed immediately or complications such as seizures, cataracts, or death may occur

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The latent stage has no signs
The tertiary stage will affect the heart, brain, and nervous system after 10-30 years. This stage can lead to death.

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To get the best protection from syphilis, a mutually monogamous long-term relationship where both parties are tested and do not have syphilis, will help.
Using condoms correctly every time will also lower the chances of syphilis.

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Hearing loss, ringing, and dizziness may occur.

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Syphilis can not be contracted through sink handles, bathtubs, shared clothes, or toilet seats. Only direct contact with a sore through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with cause syphilis

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An antibiotic will treat syphilis, specifically penicillin. Penicillin will work at all stages. If a patient is allergic to penicillin, a desensitization will take place which will allow the medicine to take action.

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