Syphilis

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum chronic and chronic. The cause bacteria Treponema pallidum. These bacteria enter the human body through the mucous membranes (eg in the vagina or mouth) or through the skin.

The bacteria then spread to nearby lymph nodes. Further spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. Syphilis can also infect the fetus during pregnancy and cause birth defects. Keep in mind, someone who had syphilis infection will not be immune and can become infected again.

Symptoms
Symptoms usually begin to occur within 1-13 weeks after infection. Infection may persist for many years and rarely cause heart damage, brain damage or death. Other symptoms are not feeling well (malaise), loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, fever and anemia. While in the latent phase, where no visible symptoms at all. This phase can last for years or decades or even lifelong sufferer. In the early phase of latent infectious wounds sometimes re-emerge.

Medical
Avoiding sexual contact with syphilis patients who are in treatment period. If syphilis has entered a latent phase is necessary antibody drugs on doctor's instructions. Also recommended for a blood test.