Syphilis

Syphilis is a chronic infectious disease that occurs when infected with Treponema pallidum; It is transmitted sexually (there is also domestic infection - ed.), causing general damage to the body. Treponema usually enters the human body during sexual intercourse through the skin of the penis, the mucous membrane of the vagina or urethra; in rare cases, they can enter through wounds and scratches on the skin.

In addition, treponema can penetrate through the placenta of a sick pregnant woman into the body of the developing fetus, so that by the time of birth the child is sick (congenital syphilis).

The initial symptom of the disease in the primary period is the formation of a hard ulcer (chancre) at the site of infection 2-4 weeks after infection. After another two weeks, the lymph nodes located near the site of infection begin to enlarge.

The primary period gives way to the secondary period approximately two months after the onset of the disease; these include: fever, general malaise, enlarged lymph nodes and the appearance of a widespread roseolous and papular rash on the skin and mucous membranes, which persists for about 1-2 months.

After several months or even years from the moment of infection, the disease enters its tertiary stage, which is characterized by the formation of multiple infiltrative limited or diffuse formations (gummas). In the tertiary stage of syphilis, the patient may experience severe damage to the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular syphilis), or the brain and spinal cord (neurosyphilis), which are characterized by the development of tabes dorsalis, blindness and general paralysis of the mentally ill.

In the early stages of the disease - within several weeks from the moment of infection - the use of penicillin is highly effective for its treatment. Syphilis is diagnosed using several special tests.

For comparison:
Bejel. - Syphilitic (syphilitic).

Syphilis is a chronic and very dangerous infectious skin disease caused by Treponema pallidum. It is transmitted sexually, and it can also be transmitted through household items - through common objects. There may be cases of transmission during childbirth. Treponema affects the mucous membranes, and if ingested

Syphilis is a chronic bacterial infectious disease caused by the specific agent Treponema pallidium. Most often, the disease is transmitted through genital contact with an infected sexual partner. Infection through household contacts is also possible if there are areas of erosion or abrasions on the skin. The earliest manifestation of syphilis is chancre, which is a painful ulcer the size of a millet grain to a pea. Over time, erosion with a smooth surface forms on the surface of the chancre; the boundaries are usually smooth and even. Also, a rash may appear at the site of the original ulcer, but the rash can be either uniform or varied. Gradually, the rashes disappear without a trace, but erosion remains. The skin manifestations of syphilis are similar to those of Barlion, however, in patients with syphilis, skin lesions develop earlier and manifest as chancroid lesions.

Syphilis is a chronic sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidus. It spreads through unprotected sex and, in rare cases, through household contact. With a strong immune system, a person can resist the disease, so symptoms manifest differently for everyone. Syphilitic infections can cause weakness, body aches, fever, and other signs of illness. The diagnosis is established through a comprehensive examination.

There are three stages of development of the disease: presyphilitic state, primary syphilis and secondary syphilis. Symptoms of the disease appear depending on the stage. Acute syphilis is characterized by the appearance of a hard chancre - a painless wound on the body. Chancres can also occur on