Syphilide Pustular

The name of the disease comes from the Latin "pustula", which means pustule - these are purulent blisters on the skin, usually they appear on the face and body. This disease is transmitted through sexual intercourse or household contact. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, also known as Treponema pallidum syphilitica.

A typical picture of pustular syphilide is the appearance of a group of inflammatory nodes ranging in size from 0.2 to 3 centimeters, covered with pus and sometimes yellow crusts. Side folds often occur and may be filled with white or yellow pus. In adults, the lesion usually appears in the form of small pimples. Purulent inflammation sometimes develops into ulcers with scars; such lesions are called chancre. Unlike classic chancre - syphilitic spots with a hard base and a clean surface, real nodes have a hard base and a superficial teardrop-shaped abscess - "purulent syphilis papules". Hard red spots form.

However, do not underestimate the dangers of this disease, as its complications can lead to serious health consequences. If treatment is not started on time, damage to the nervous system, bones, joints, heart and lungs may occur.