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I know that primary syphilis symptoms show days and tertiary shows years after infection. but how long does secondary syphilis symptoms show?
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Typically weeks: If you don't treat primary syphilis it begins to get into the blood stream and cause secondary syptoms, typically 2-8 weeks after the primary lesion presents. The primary lesions can take as long as 90 days after exposure.
Answered 8/30/2015
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