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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum.

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Symptoms of syphilis can begin with a painless sore called a "chancre" that will appear on the spot that the bacteria entered the body. This sore can last anywhere from 3-6 weeks and will eventually heal, but the infection will remain. Secondary stage symptoms include skin rash, fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, mucous membrane sores, and fatigue.

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Symptoms of syphilis can begin with a painless sore called a "chancre" that will appear on the spot that the bacteria entered the body. This sore can last anywhere from 3-6 weeks and will eventually heal, but the infection will remain. Secondary stage symptoms include skin rash, fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, mucous membrane sores, and fatigue.

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Syphilis can be spread through child birth which is considered congenital syphilis. This can have devastating effects on the newborn including stillbirth, death, or many long-term health problems.

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Syphilis can be spread through child birth which is considered congenital syphilis. This can have devastating effects on the newborn including stillbirth, death, or many long-term health problems.

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If left untreated, syphilis can cause harmful long term effects such as damage to the brain, heart, nervous system, and other vital internal organs. It can eventually lead to blindness or deafness as well. In some cases, syphilis can be fatal if not treated.

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If left untreated, syphilis can cause harmful long term effects such as damage to the brain, heart, nervous system, and other vital internal organs. It can eventually lead to blindness or deafness as well. In some cases, syphilis can be fatal if not treated.

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The main treatment for syphilis is penicillin (Benzathine penicillin G). For those who are allergic to penicillin, doxycycline or tetracycline may be used (except during pregnancy).

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The main treatment for syphilis is penicillin (Benzathine penicillin G). For those who are allergic to penicillin, doxycycline or tetracycline may be used (except during pregnancy).