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Syphilis

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 04:27:18 UTC

Syphilis is caused by a spiral shaped bacteria that is called Treponema pallidum.

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:04:02 UTC

The bacteria that causes syphilis can incubate in the body for up to six weeks before it produces a lesion called a chancre. After the lesion, the disease is transmissible to other people if they come in contact with the chancre.

Symptoms

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:16:07 UTC

The first stage of syphilis involves a painless lesion on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. After the initial sore heals, the second stage is characterized by a rash. Then, there are no symptoms until the final stage which may occur years later. Symptoms can come and go for years unless the immune system kills the bacteria. This final stage can result in damage to the brain, nerves, eyes, or heart.

Effect on Newborns

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:24:40 UTC

If newborns become infected they may not have symptoms at first, but can develop many health problems such as impaired vision and hearing, if it is not treated with antibiotics.

Treatment

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:31:05 UTC

Syphilis is treatable, the way to treat it is to get an antibiotic called Benzathine penicillin G.

Secondary Syphilis

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Long Term Effects

alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:44:00 UTC

Syphilis is treatable, however if it goes untreated it can damage your heart, brain, eyes, and other organs, and it could also kill you if it stays untreated.

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alcarwyle2 — 2024-04-24 05:48:42 UTC

In males, the chancre usually forms on the penis, but for females, the chancre forms inside the vagina and may go undetected.