Question: What Are The Symptoms of Syphils?
Answer:
Primary Syphilis:
- one or more chancres appear at the site where the syphilis bacteria enters the body.
- normally round, firm, and painless
- will heal on their own in 3-6 weeks
- usually show up within 3 months of infection
- If untreated will lead to secondary syphilis.
Secondary Syphilis:
- skin rash
- frequently on palms of hands and soles of feet
- usually rough, red and brown spots
- rash can occur in other colors and places
- genital ulcers
- flu-like symptoms
- Symptoms will resolve on their own, but if untreated will become tertiary syphilis.
Tertiary Syphilis:
- difficulty making muscles move correctly
- paralysis
- numbness
- gradual blindness
- dementia
- Can eventually lead to death.
