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Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health risks if not treated.

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Syphilis is broken down into four different stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Each stage has varying symptoms. During the primary stage most patients develop a sore around the original point of infection. This is usually a red, painless bump. During the secondary stage, most develop a faint rash on different areas of their bodies. They also may experience sores in their mouths, genital area, or rectum. The latent stage usually does not show any signs or symptoms. Although, most patients do not reach the tertiary stage, it is the worst of all. It can affect many different major organs throughout the body. Especially the heart. This can lead to death.

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      What Effects Does It Have On Newborns?

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      What Effects Does It Have On Newborns?

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Syphilis can cause major problems during and after pregnancy. It can cause low birth weight, problems with the placenta and umbilical cord, severe anemia, miscarriage, and stillbirths.

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If gone untreated, syphilis can cause many different things. It can cause damage to the heart, liver, joints, bones, eyes, and even the brain. Blindness, dementia, and loss of feeling are some of the long term effects.

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Syphilis is actually very easy to cure once diagnosed. It can be cured with penicillin shots, and depending on what stage the patient is in can be as little as one dose. The patient may also be put on antibiotics.

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The best way to prevent syphilis is to always use protection, practice abstinence, and if you are sexually active get tested regularly!