Signs and symptoms of syphilis
This time you with a Venereal disease Another name Syphilis We introduce The Latin name is Syphilis. Here, first, to answer the question, what is syphilis? and tell you its signs and symptoms. Follow Dr. Salam’s medical magazine. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Troponema pallidum. This disease is called the great imitator because it has many signs and symptoms that make it difficult to distinguish it from other diseases.
What is the prevalence of syphilis?
The prevalence of syphilis in women is decreasing, and the overall prevalence in men is 3.5 times that of women.
Due to male-to-male sex, we have seen an increase in the prevalence of syphilis in these people in recent years.
How do people get syphilis?
Syphilis is transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person by direct contact with a syphilis sore. Ulcers often occur in the external genitalia, vagina, anus, or inside the anal canal. Sores can also develop inside the mouth or on the lips. Bacteria are transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex. Pregnant women can transmit the disease to their fetus. Syphilis is not transmitted by sitting on toilets, doorknobs, swimming pools, bathtubs, shared clothes, and dishes.
What are the signs and symptoms of syphilis in adults?
Many people remain asymptomatic for years, although delayed complications are still possible if left untreated. Although transmission occurs from the wounds of a person with stage I or II disease, many wounds go undiagnosed. Most cases of transmission occur from persons who are unaware of the infection.
First stage syphilis
The first stage of syphilis is usually characterized by a single sore called a chancre, but there may be multiple sores. The time between infection and the onset of initial symptoms may take between 10-90 days (average 21 days). Canker sores are usually firm, round, small, and painless. This wound is created in any part of the body such as the genital area, anus, mouth or the area where the bacteria has entered. Canker sores last 3-6 weeks and then heal without treatment.
The patient should not have the misconception that he no longer needs treatment, because if proper treatment is not given, syphilis enters the second stage.
Second stage syphilis
The characteristic skin lesion of the disease can appear as red or red-brown lesions on the palms and feet. These lesions are very contagious like chancre and about 4 to 6 weeks after infection.
Primary is created and healthy people get infected by contact. Skin lesions with different appearances and similar to other skin diseases may occur in different parts of the body with an average size of 2 cm. Sometimes the skin lesions of the disease are so mild that a person does not notice it.
Other symptoms of this stage include:
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Fever
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Swollen lymph nodes, sore throat
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Patchy hair loss (especially in the area of eyebrows and eyelashes)
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Headache, restlessness
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Weight Loss
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Muscle pain and feeling of extreme fatigue in the whole body.
The signs and symptoms of the second stage of syphilis are resolved with or without treatment, but if the infection is not treated, it progresses to the final stage of the disease.
Latent stage of syphilis:
In this stage, the symptoms of the disease temporarily disappear, but the disease is still there, this period may last between 5 and 20 years.
Syphilis is the last stage
The final stage of the disease begins when the infection is not treated, the disease remains in the body even if there are no symptoms. In the final stages of syphilis, damage occurs to internal organs such as the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones and joints. This damage can show itself years later. Symptoms of the last stage of syphilis include impaired movement coordination, paralysis, numbness, gradual blindness and dementia (forgetfulness). Symptoms can be severe enough to lead to death.
How does syphilis affect a pregnant woman and her baby?
The bacterium that causes syphilis during pregnancy can infect the mother and her fetus. Depending on how long a pregnant woman is infected, it may lead to stillbirth or death of the baby shortly after birth. Affected babies can be asymptomatic. If the baby is not treated immediately, he will be involved in serious disorders within a few weeks. An untreated baby may experience growth retardation, convulsions, or even death.
May 2, 1392 18:26
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