Question 1

what are the symptoms of syphilis?

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Primary: Syphilis has three phases. Primary, secondary and tertiary and each is quite different in its presentation.  Primary syphilis usually shows what is termed a hard chancre.  This is a skin ulcer with raised edges and a firm non-tender center.  It can appear anywhere the organism entered your body, usually on the genetalia or the mucous membranes of the mouth (tongue is not uncommon).

Question 2

what are the symptoms of syphilis and how soon do they manifest?

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Primary or secondary: Earliest sign of primary syphilis is so called chancre, one or more painless hard sores appear after a week & up to 3 months. Last 3 - 6 weeks and heal. Secondary, untreated syphilis, can occur as primary is healing or some weeks later usually with a rash without itching, on one or more parts of body. Secondary can be associated with fever, sore throat, swollen glands, malaise & aches. Treat asap.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of syphilis on genitals?

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Painless sore: Syphilis on the genitals may show up as a painless sore called a chancre.  Because it is painless, often times, it can be missed.

Question 4

are syphilis chancres always filled with pus? what does the pus look like? what are other symptoms of syphilis? how long is it before a chancre shows?

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Not syphilis: If it discharges pus, it is not a syphilis chancre. If it simply looks like a pimple or little boil, put hot compresses on it and get seen only if it becomes very painful or you get a fever, or it persists for more than a week.

Question 5

what are are the symptoms of syphilis in baby?

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See below: The common symptoms and signs of congenital syphilis are: snuffles (white , bloody or purulent), rash, enlarged liver, spleen, and lymph nodes, and jaundice.

Question 6

what are some common symptoms of syphilis from onset through death?

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See below: Now very rare  (except in immune deficient patiens e.g. Aids) syphilis has many presentations primrysyphilis presents with sores in the genital area (a chancre), secondary often presents with a rash and tertiary causes many symptoms from spinal cord to brain disorders from stroke to gpi ( general paresis of the insane) mistaken in the past for purely psychiatric disorders.

Question 7

what are signs or symptoms of syphilis in a newborn?

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Congenital syphilis: A rash, enlarged lymph nodes, enlarged liver and spleen occur in the first 3 months. There may be poor weight gain, seizures, or hydrocephalus. Women are usually tested in pregnancy for syphilis, so it is rare to have an unexpected syphilis infection in a  newborn.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of syphilis in africa?

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Syphilis symptoms: Same as anywhere else. Primary (initial) infection:  genital sore, usually painless, often with swelling of nearby lymph nodes. Secondary stage (2-4 mo): skin rash, enlarged lymph nodes several areas, others. Tertiary stage (years later): heart disease, dementia, bone disease, an much more. At any stage, neurosyphilis with headache, paralysis, blindness, stroke, and more. If at risk, get tested!

Question 9

what are symptoms of genital herpes or syphilis on a woman?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: That might not be visible so have it checked.

Question 10

does everyone show symptoms for syphilis?

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Depends on Staging: When left untreated, syphilis progresses through three distinct stages that include the original genital sore, a rash that covers the body, and neurosyphilis. Between these stages, the infection becomes dormant and the patient is asymptomatic. This is one of the many reasons you should always use protection during intercourse. Your partner may not even be aware of his or her infection.

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