Syphilis is a bacterial infection that primarily
starts as a painless sore usually spread by sexual contact. In the first stage,
it occurs as a painless sore specifically on the body parts like genitals,
rectum, or mouth. The second stage is characterized by a rash. The final stage
may occur years later, which can result in damage to the brain, nerves, eyes,
or heart finally to multi-organ failure or death.
But it is a curable disease if it is detected on the
early stage. Or if left untreated, then it can cause severe and permanent
problems such as dementia, blindness, or death. Primarily it can be restricted
from spreading by:
• Avoiding
sexual contact with an infected person
• Always
use disinfected tested medical products like a syringe
• Always
use precautions before sexual intercourse
Here have a glance over the type and Symptoms of Syphilis:
1. Primary
Syphilis - one or many painless, firm, and round syphilitic sores called
chancres appear on the surface of the skin. Being untreated at this stage may lead to the next and critical phase of the disease.
2. Secondary Syphilis – this stage starts mainly with a non-itchy rash than
spreads on the whole body then it leads to further problems like –
• Oral,
anal, and genital wart-like sores
• Muscle aches
• Fever
• Sore
throat
• Swollen
lymph nodes
• Patchy
hair loss
• Headaches
• Hair loss
• Weight
loss
• Fatigue
If Secondary Syphilis is left untreated, then it can
proceed to the latent or late stages.
Latent Syphilis
The latent phase can last several years. During this
time the body will harbor the disease without symptoms. Even though symptoms
may not be present, treatment is still recommended.
Late or Tertiary Syphilis
Within the post latent period of ten to thirty days,
it can occur. Its symptoms include the damage of the heart, blood vessels,
liver, bones, and joints firstly. Then it can cause gammas or soft tissue
swelling that occurs anywhere in the body.
Neuro Syphilis
In this stage, bacteria spread over the nervous
system; its symptoms include:
• Dementia
or altered mental status
• Abnormal
gait
• Numbness
with extremities
• Problem
with concentration
• Confusion
• Headache
or seizures
• Vision
problem or vision loss
• Weakness
Congenital Syphilis
It is a severe stage and also life-threatening.
Also, during the birth process, the infection can be transferred from the
mother to the fetus through the placenta. Several surveys show without
screening and treatment, 70% of women with Syphilis will have an adverse outcome in pregnancy. The newborn includes these symptoms:
• Saddle
nose
• Fever
•
Difficulty in gaining weight
• A rash in
genital, amusement and mouth
• Small
blisters on the hands and feet that change to a copper-colored rash and spread
to the face, which can be bumpy or flat.
Test and Diagnosis
A doctor will go through several tests and a thorough conversation about past unprotected sex to diagnose Syphilis. Clinical
tests like a blood test, fluid body test, cerebrospinal fluid test, and also
HIV testing is essential to diagnose Syphilis.
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Treatment - Is Syphilis Curable?
In case of pregnancy or menstruation or anyone else who is allergic to penicillin, your doctor may suggest another antibiotic or recommend penicillin disinfection.
Follow some precautions during treatment such as:
# Important blood tests and tests: - To make sure the recommended dose of penicillin is working.
# Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment and until you recover.
# Leave the SMS - for your sex partners so they can be aware of being tested and get treatment if necessary.
If you have the STD symptoms and sexually active, then you should go to get Testing for Syphilis.
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