WHAT IS SYPHILIS
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria known as Treponemia pallidum. Syphilis could be a challenging to diagnosed. Some individual may be a career without showing any symptoms for years .If it can be detected earlier then it would be better for the treatment. If it not treated for a long time,then it may cause major damage to important organs such as heart and brain. It is spread through direct contact. It cannot be transmitted by sharing the belongings of the infected person.
Syphilis infection has four stage ie primary,secondary,latent and tertiary.
Syphilis infection has four stage ie primary,secondary,latent and tertiary.
CAUSES OF SYPHILIS
It is caused by bacteria Treponemia pallidum . It may be transmitted from one person to another during sexual activity. This infection can pass from a women to a fetus during pregnancy or an infant during delivery. This is called congenital syphilis.
RISK FACTORS OF SYPHILIS
The sexually active people are at high risk--
- Unprotected sex
- Having more than one sexual partner
- In case of homosexual
- Having HIV
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