secondary syphilis what is secondary syphilis syphilis is a sexually
transmitted infection STI there are four stages of the disease primary secondary
latent and tertiary also known as neurosyphilis primary syphilis is the
first stage of the disease it causes one or more small painless sores in or
around the genitals anus or mouth if you don't get treatment for the primary
stage of the disease it may progress to the second stage which is secondary
syphilis if you aren't treated for secondary syphilis the disease will
likely progress to the latent stage and may even progress to the tertiary stage
the secondary stage of syphilis is curable with medical treatment it's
important to get treatment to prevent the disease progressing to the tertiary
stage which may not be curable it can cause damage to your organs as well as
dementia paralysis or even death pictures of secondary syphilis how is
syphilis transmitted syphilis is caused by a Spiro 'shit a spiral-shaped
bacteria called dry Ponemah pallidum you can get the bacteria in the following
ways direct contact with a syphilis sore usually found on the vagina anus rectum
in the mouth or on the lips during vaginal anal or oral sex with an
infected person an infected mother can pass syphilis to her unborn child which
can result in serious complications or even death of the unborn child the
primary and secondary stages of syphilis are extremely contagious tell your
previous sexual partners if you are diagnosed with syphilis so that they can
get tested to see if they have the disease you can't catch syphilis from
doorknobs toilet seats swimming pools clothing bathtubs or silverware there is
a high correlation between syphilis and HIV since HIV can be transmitted through
syphilitic sores since the behaviors that lead to the
spread of SDI's are the same for both syphilis and H
having syphilis is an indicator that you are also at risk for contracting HIV
what are the symptoms of secondary syphilis primary syphilis usually
presents itself as a single sore this sort if exception but could show as soon
as ten days or as late as ninety days this sore cold a chanc ER is small firm
round and painless it appears at the original infection site usually the
mouth anus or genitals you may not even notice it untreated the initial sore
heals in a month or so if you don't receive treatment during this initial
appearance of symptoms the bacterium that caused this STI will spread through
your bloodstream and you'll soon have secondary syphilis the symptoms of
secondary syphilis develop two to eight weeks after a person first becomes
infected with primary syphilis the secondary stage is usually marked by a
nanny G rash the rash might be confined to one part of your body or it could
spread over several parts the appearance of the rash varies one common
manifestation is rough reddish brown spots on the bottoms of your feet and on
the palms of your hands usually the rash feels scaly but it could also be smooth
sometimes the rash looks like one caused by another disease making diagnosis
trickier it may also be so faint that it's overlooked other symptoms of
secondary syphilis include sore throat fever swollen lymph glands headaches
fatigue muscle aches wart like patches around skin folds or genitals loss of
appetite joint pain enlarged lymph nodes how is secondary syphilis diagnosed to
diagnose secondary syphilis your doctor will do a physical examination and ask
you questions about your medical history if you have sores your doctor might use
a microscope to examine material taken from your source the syphilis bacteria
will show up under the microscope this technique is known as dark field
microscopy testing your blood with a rapid plasma regain our PR test is also
a reliable inexpensive way for your doctor to determine whether you have
syphilis your body makes antibodies that try to fight off infections and foreign
invaders if the blood test reveals these syphilis antibodies then you have been
infected with syphilis the our PR test is important for pregnant women as
undiagnosed syphilis can be passed on to their unborn child and could be
life-threatening for the baby your doctor can also determine whether you
have tertiary syphilis by testing your spinal fluid how is secondary syphilis
treated syphilis can't be cured by over-the-counter treatments or home
remedies if it's caught early enough however you'll only need one penicillin
injection if you've had the STI for a longer period of time several doses will
be necessary people with penicillin allergies can use
other antibiotics such as doxycycline or tetracycline penicillin is the best drug
if you're pregnant however since other antibiotics may harm
your developing baby or field to protect them from syphilis antibiotics will kill
the syphilis bacterium and stop it from further damage in your body
however antibiotics can't repair any damage that has already occurred if
you're receiving treatment for syphilis do not have sex until your sores heal
completely and you have completed your full course of antibiotic treatment let
your sexual partners know about your conditions so they can also get help and
avoid spreading the infection they should also be treated if they have
syphilis to avoid passing the infection back and forth complications of
treatment without treatment your syphilis will likely continue to
progress it can be 10 or 20 years before you experience the worst effects
eventually untreated syphilis can lead to damage to the brain eyes heart nerves
bones joints and liver you could also become paralyzed blind
demented or lose feeling in the body untreated syphilis can also lead to
stillborn or developmentally delayed babies even if you have been cured of
syphilis you could still get it again people being treated for syphilis are
also at risk for jarisch-herxheimer reaction within 24 hours of your first
dose as your body breaks down the syphilis bacteria a reaction may be
triggered symptoms of jarisch-herxheimer include chills rash fever of up to 104
degrees Fahrenheit tachycardia rapid heart rate
hyperventilation headache muscle aches joint pain nausea
the jarisch-herxheimer reaction is common and potentially serious if you
experience such symptoms be sure to seek immediate medical treatment additionally
open syphilis wounds increase your chances of contracting HIV and other
STDs because of this it's a good idea to get tested for HIV and other STDs if you
have secondary syphilis how to prevent getting secondary syphilis you can
prevent getting secondary syphilis by getting treatment for primary syphilis
before it develops into the secondary stage you can also prevent getting
primary syphilis by practicing safe sex practices such as using a condom you
should be regularly tested for syphilis and other STI if you are sexually active
and have unprotected sex or multiple partners people who should be regularly
tested for syphilis include pregnant women people who are at greater risk of
syphilis including men who have sex with men and people in prison people with HIV
people who have a sexual partner who has syphilis if you notice any unusual sore
or rash especially near your genitals or anal area stop having sex and go see a
doctor the earlier syphilis is caught the easier it is to treat and the better
your outcome notify all of your sexual partners immediately so that they can be
treated as well syphilis is a very contagious disease long term out
if syphilis is diagnosed and treated early enough it can be thoroughly cured
with treatment secondary syphilis will most likely go away within a few weeks
to a year if secondary syphilis goes untreated and your symptoms go away you
will still have the latent form of syphilis the latent stage is a symptom
free period that can last for many years you may never again develop symptoms
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