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    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is passed from person to person through direct contact with syphilis sores during sex. Syphilis has three stages - primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary stage is marked by a painless sore called a chancre, which turns into a rash in the secondary stage. If left untreated, syphilis can spread and cause serious health problems. However, syphilis is easily cured with penicillin in the early stages. Abstinence and avoiding risky behaviors are the best ways to prevent transmission of syphilis.

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    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is passed from person to person through direct contact with syphilis sores during sex. Syphilis has three stages - primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary stage is marked by a painless sore called a chancre, which turns into a rash in the secondary stage. If left untreated, syphilis can spread and cause serious health problems. However, syphilis is easily cured with penicillin in the early stages. Abstinence and avoiding risky behaviors are the best ways to prevent transmission of syphilis.

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    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is passed from person to person through direct contact with syphilis sores during sex. Syphilis has three stages - primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary stage is marked by a painless sore called a chancre, which turns into a rash in the secondary stage. If left untreated, syphilis can spread and cause serious health problems. However, syphilis is easily cured with penicillin in the early stages. Abstinence and avoiding risky behaviors are the best ways to prevent transmission of syphilis.

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    STI: Syphilis

    By: Jeovanna Rios, Celyna Lujan, and Marissa


    Gonzalez
    What is Syphilis?
     Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection
    caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum
     It has usually been called “the great imitator”
    because many of the signs and symptoms are the
    same as other diseases.
    How do you get syphilis?
     Sores occur mainly on the
    external genitals, vagina,
     Syphilis is passed from
    anus, or in the rectum.
    person to person Sores also can occur on the
    through direct contact lips and in the mouth.
    with a syphilis sore. Transmission of the
    organism occurs during
    vaginal, anal, or oral sex
    What are the Symptoms?
    Hi my
     Three Stages: names
    Chancre

    › Primary:
    › Marked by the appearance of a single sore called
    chancre, but multiple sores can still occur.
    › The chancre is round, firm and usually painless, and
    appears where syphilis was entered through the body
    › Lasts 6-8 weeks if treated; however if no treatment is
    given it proceeds to the secondary stage
    Cont.

    › Secondary stage:
    › Itch-less skin rashes start characterizing during this
    stage
    › Rash of secondary syphilis may appear as rough, red,
    or reddish brown spots both on the palms of the hands
    and the bottoms of the feet
    › However sometimes symptoms are rarely noticeable
    Cont.

    › symptoms of secondary syphilis may include fever,


    swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss,
    headaches, weight loss, muscle aches, and fatigue
    › Possible, but rarely healed without treatment
    › If syphilis is still present, the disease worsens and
    progresses to the next stage
    Syphilis is treatable
     Syphilis is easy to cure in the first stages with an
    injection of penicillin

     However if syphilis goes untreated and unhealed,


    it could become very damaging to your health
    How can Syphilis be prevented?
     The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually
    transmitted diseases, including syphilis, is to
    abstain from sexual contact
     Avoiding alcohol and drug use may also help
    prevent transmission of syphilis because these
    activities may lead to risky sexual behavior

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