A Mini Guide on Syphilis Infection & Its Treatment
Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease that is caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria. It is contracted through the direct contact with the lesions or sores that are part of the infection. A pregnant female with syphilis can spread the infection to her foetus through the placenta or during birth. It can result in premature birth, stillbirth, and several congenital disabilities. After the infection, it takes about three weeks for the first signs of syphilis to appear. Sexual Health Clinic in London Signs and Symptoms The first signs of infection are called primary syphilis. It begins with painless sores on the skin or the genital lining. The wounds will be visible when they’re present on the woman’s outer genitals or penis. They can also be hidden from view under a man's foreskin or in a woman’s vagina or cervix. If primary Syphilis is left untreated for about 1-2 months, other signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis will develop, including ● ...