Kimberly Campbell by Kimberly Campbell

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Syphilis is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium Treponema Pallideum.

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Microscopic view of Syphilis

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Positive Syphilis Test

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For the first six weeks, syphilis incubates and then produces small painless lesions called chancre, which are transmissible.

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Some symptoms of Syphilis are a pink rash all over the body, fever, and joint pain.

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Syphilis rash

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In newborns, Syphilis can cause impaired vision and hearing.

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If untreated, Syphilis can progress into Tertiary Syphilis. This can produce destructive lesions in the brain called neurosyphilis. Long-term, Syphilis can cause damage to cardiovascular organs, bones, and joints, which can be fatal.

kmanderson02 — 2025-10-09 02:35:00 UTC

Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics; however, the damage cannot be repaired.