What does syphilis look like?
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This first stage of syphilis is called primary syphilis |
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Penis: The most common sites of infection in men are on the penis. Within 90 days of infection (three week average), a painless sore or ulcer called a chancre appears. This first stage of syphilis is called primary syphilis. This chancre contains a clear fluid that is full of syphilis-causing bacteria making you highly contagious. The chancre will heal even without treatment within a few weeks. |
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Anus: Another common site of infection in men are on the Anus. Within 90 days of infection (three week average), a painless sore or ulcer called a chancre appears. This first stage of syphilis is called primary syphilis. This chancre contains a clear fluid that is full of syphilis-causing bacteria making you highly contagious. The chancre will heal even without treatment within a few weeks. |
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Mouth: Another common site of infection in men is in the Mouth. Within 90 days of infection (three week average), a painless sore or ulcer called a chancre appears. This first stage of syphilis is called primary syphilis. This chancre contains a clear fluid that is full of syphilis-causing bacteria making you highly contagious. The chancre will heal even without treatment within a few weeks. |
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| Secondary Stage |
About a month, other symptoms appear. This is called secondary syphilis. |
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Around the Mouth: Secondary symptoms can include multiple sores on the penis, anus or around the mouth. They can also be found in the throat, which cannot be readily seen. |
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Hands: a copper-colored rash on the trunk of the body, or larger spots on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. |
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Wart Like Growths: hair loss, white patches on your tongue or multiple wart-like growths called condylomata lata.ike Growths: hair loss, white patches on your tongue or multiple wart-like growths called condylomata lata. |
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| Latent Stage |
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All of these symptoms will go away without treatment within a few weeks. Even though the disease looks gone, you are still infected during this stage. |
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