What Is The Symptoms Of Syphilis?
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a type of bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In its earliest stage, syphilis produces an open sore (ulcer) that leaks fluid filled with syphilis bacteria. Syphilis can be transmitted by contact with this ulcer or other infectious sores that form later in the disease, usually during vaginal, oral or anal sex. If untreated, syphilis moves through a series of stages that affect different parts of the body, although the stages...
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Syphilis
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Syphilis is infection with the bacteria Treponema pallidum.Alternative NamesLues; Cupid's disease; SyphCauses, incidence, and risk factorsSyphilis is... Read more »
Syphilis
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This sexually transmitted disease (STD), which in its late stages can cause mental disorders, blindness, and death, is caused by a corkscrew-shaped... Read more »
Syphilis: primary
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Primary syphilis; Secondary syphilis; Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilisSymptomsPrimary syphilis symptoms include:Chancre -- a small, painless open... Read more »
Syphilis: secondary
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Secondary syphilis Symptoms The most common symptom is a skin rash, which varies in appearance, yet frequently involves the palms and... Read more »
Syphilis: tertiary
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Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilis Symptoms Symptoms of tertiary syphilis depend on which organ systems have been affected. They vary... Read more »
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