Everyone has heard about syphilis. It refers to infectious diseases. The cause is pale treponema. Relapses are very characteristic for him, it can be chronic, in some cases almost all human organs can be affected. A common disease, however, not everyone knows how syphilis manifests itself. Also, not everyone can confidently name all the methods of spreading this disease.
How does syphilis manifest
The first clinical symptom is a hard chancre. It appears in the very place where the infection entered the body. Most often this is the scrotum, pubis, genitals themselves, from the abdomen. It can appear on the hands, lips, tongue.
Speaking about how syphilis manifests itself, it is worth saying that the hard chancre looks like an oval or round ulcer. The bottom is usually shiny. The size can be from a few millimeters to two or more centimeters. The appearance of hard chancre suggests that the primary period of syphilis has begun. It will last until the moment when syphilitic rashes appear on the body . In the initial period, serological blood reactions from negative turn into positive.
The secondary period begins around the sixth to ninth week after the first symptoms of the disease appear. This period can last from three to five years. The infection spreads throughout the body, and specific rashes form everywhere. There is a lesion of bones, soft tissues, organs. The general condition of the body does not deteriorate in every case. Speaking about how syphilis manifests itself, it is worth noting that headaches and temperature for no reason are characteristic of the secondary period. Patients may suffer from a lack of appetite.
Rashes here are diverse. The difference is in morphology and location. Subjective sensations they cause only in individual cases. Appear not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes. May disappear without leaving a trace.
A spotted rash is the most significant symptom of the second stage. She can pass quickly, but relapse is inevitable. Often at this stage, a rash in the form of nodules can be observed. It can be combined with a spotted rash. Pustular rashes are much less common. Most often, they can be observed in people with poor immunity.
Recurrent syphilis can cause baldness. Hair falls out not only on the head, but also on certain parts of the body. The skin in places of baldness remains in good condition. Tertiary syphilis occurs at least three years after infection. He comes only if the patient did not undergo complete treatment on time. It is a fact that tertiary syphilis is practically not found today.
When it is not on the bodies of patients, tuberous rashes form. Rashes in the form of nodes may also appear . The tubercle is a spherical formation. It is very dense, and can be the size of a hazelnut. Over time, it will begin to develop in the opposite direction. It is possible that it softens with the formation of syphilis ulcers. This will cause large tissue damage. It is possible that even bones will suffer.
What should be the treatment of syphilis
Treatment with water-soluble penicillins is considered the most effective. It allows you to constantly maintain the necessary level of antibiotics in the blood. This treatment is carried out in stationary conditions - the drug is administered after three hours for twenty-five days (at least).
Syphilis, the infection of which most often occurs during unprotected intercourse, causes great damage to the entire body. Recovery can be long. In some cases, those who have been ill take years to return to a completely normal state.