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Syphilis symptoms can vary with the different stages of the disease. Most cases of syphilis start off with a painless sore located on your mouth as shown in the picture below.

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Syphilis can effect the eyes, skin, and ears of the newborn. Syphilis in the newborn also increases mortality rate. Some risks that the newborn will have include premature birth and low weight.

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Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease through direct sexual contact.

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This image shows a patient who has been diagnosed with syphilis and is presenting with multiple sores on the tongue.

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Syphilis can leave lasting effects on the human body that may never be cured. Syphilis can lead to blindness, mental health disorders, and can even cause death in severe cases.

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Another common area that sores can occur in the patient include the hands and feet. Some sores can be open and leaking lesions.

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Sores that occur on the hands of the patient can lead to permanent blood vessel and nerve damage

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Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is commonly spread through sexual contact.

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The sores that the infection causes can leave permanent scars on the patients skin even after treatment. That is one of the reasons why prompt treatment is advised.

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Treatment for syphilis includes a course of antibiotics such as penicillin. It is important for the patient to take the whole course of antibiotics to treat his or her condition.