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

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Symptoms of syphilis vary depending on the stage of infection. Syphilis progresses through four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary.

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The first symptom of syphilis is usually a small, painless sore called a chancre that appears on the site of infection. It can last for several weeks.

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The secondary stage of syphilis typically occurs a few weeks after the chancre disappears. The main symptom is a rash that forms on the skin.

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This stage can last for several years, there are no visible symptoms of syphilis. However, the infection is still present and can be spread to others through sexual contact.

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During this stage syphilis can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Symptoms can include damage to the heart, brain, and nervous system, which can lead to blindness, paralysis, and dementia.

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Syphilis can be passed onto newborns as well. Infants with congenital syphilis can have a wide range of symptoms, including rash, fever, anemia, and jaundice.

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Congenital syphilis can also cause stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight, and birth defects.

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Pregnant women should be screened for syphilis early in pregnancy and again during the third trimester to prevent transmission of syphilis to their fetus.

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Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics such as Penicillin, but it's important to seek treatment early on to prevent the infection from progressing into later stages.