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Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by treponema pallium. It can be contracted via bodily fluid. Bodily fluid can be transmitted via sexual activity or through cut and sores.

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Once the bacteria treponema pallium is contracted it causes chancres, commonly known as lesions. This lesions present anywhere from 10 to 90 days after exposure. These lesions are small and painful. They start out as a couple then over time cover your whole body. If syphilis goes without treatment then over time it will affect your organs. This can cause brain lesions, effect cardiovascular organs, bones/ joints, and even be fatal.

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Babies who are born to women with untreated syphilis can die from the infection or be stillborn. Newborns who are born with congenital syphilis can have several long term effects, such as, bone damage, enlarged liver and spleen, never problems causing blindness or deafness, meningitis or skin rashes.

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Antibiotics, such as, penicillin stops the growth of or kills specific bacteria if caught early. If gone untreated and the bacteria is effecting your organs then a high does of  Benzathine Pencilling G is given at 3 doses intramuscularly weekly.