SYPHILIS

Syphilis disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum

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types of syphilis

Primary Syphilis Secondary syphilis Latent Stage Tertiary syphilis

PRIMARY SYPHILIS

Symptom of primary syphilis

Small, painless open sore or ulcer (called a chancre) on the genitals, mouth, skin, or rectum that heals by itself in 3 to 6 weeks

SECONDARY SYPHILIS

Symptom of SECONDARY syphilis

Secondary syphilis typically a systemic disease, with the patient often presenting with a variety of symptoms, such as malaise,

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sore throat, headache, weight loss, low-grade fever, pruritus, and muscle aches, in addition to the dermatologic manifestation

Symptom of SECONDARY syphilis

Latent Stage

Symptom oF LATENT STAGE

there are no visible signs or symptoms of syphilis. Without treatment, syphilis will remain in the body even though there are no signs or symptoms.

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Latent Stage

Symptom oF LATENT STAGE

Early latent syphilis is latent syphilis where infection occurs within the past 12 months

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Tertiary syphilis

Symptom oF Tertiary syphilis

tertiary syphilis which can occur 10 to 30 years after the onset of the infection, depends on which organ systems have been affected.

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Tertiary syphilis

The symptoms include: damage to the heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints

conclusion

The good news: It’s easily treated and curable in its early stages.