Syphilis is a preventable and curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI).If untreated,it can cause serious health issues .Many people with syphilis do not have symptoms or do not notice them.
Syphilis is transmitted during oral ,vaginal and anal sex,in pregnancy and through blood transfusion.Syphilis in pregnancy may lead to still births , newborn death and babies born with syphilis (congenital syphilis).
Correct and consistent use of condoms during sex can prevent syphilis.
SYMPTOMS
Many people with syphilis do not notice any symptoms.They can also go unnoticed by healthcare providers.
STAGES OF SYPHILIS
1.PRIMARY SYPHILIS (FIRST STAGE)
*Usually last around 21 days
*A round,painless , usually hard sore (chancre )appears on the genital ,anus or else where
*The chance may not be noticed and will heal in 3-10 days .
*Progresses to the second stage if untreated.
SECONDARY SYPHILIS
*Includes a non- itchy rash , usually on the palms and soles of the feet.
*White or great lesions appear in warm and moist areas ,such as the labia or Anis ,at the site of the chancre .
*Symptoms will go away without treatment.
LATENT SYPHILIS
*Often has no symptoms.
*Progresses to the third and final stage of syphilis (tertiary after years of untreated).
Tertiary syphilis can lead to brain and cardiovascular diseases ,among other conditions.
Babies born with syphilis can experience;
*Rashes
*Inflammation in the organs
*Anaemia
*Bone and joint problems
*Neurological conditions including blindness ,deafness ,menengitis .
*Developmental delays .
* Seizures .
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum .
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