The fact that some groups of sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted not only sexually, but also through the household, has become known relatively recently. The questions immediately began to arise: "Is it really possible to pick up household syphilis in common areas or even through the most ordinary handshake?" In fact, this fear is somewhat simplified, and it erroneously indicates that infection occurs in the absence of direct contact of a sick person with a healthy one. The thing is that the causative agent of this ailment feels favorable in a moist and warm environment, but in dryness it dies. Certain conditions are needed for infection. Thus, we can conclude that it is almost impossible to catch household syphilis on the next trip in public transport.
The primary signs of the disease
First of all, it should be noted that the signs of this disease, regardless of how it penetrated the body, are almost the same. However, there is still one difference with such an ailment as household syphilis. Symptoms in this case begin to manifest in those areas of the skin through which the pathogen directly entered the body (for example, hands). In fact, this fact does not mean, as noted above, that infection occurs with a normal handshake, the virus will require direct entry, for example, due to trauma or any microdamage to the skin. Note that when a disease such as household syphilis is detected, the symptoms in men and women are the same. Before prescribing treatment, the doctor must necessarily explain that the infection did not necessarily occur through sexual contact, that is, in this case there may be no question of treason or promiscuous intimate relationships.
The manifestation of the disease
According to experts, household syphilis develops like its other forms. At first, the patient does not complain of worsening conditions or any other symptoms. Then, already in the second stage, inflammation of the lymph nodes and the appearance of a solid chancre are observed . At the third stage, internal organs are directly affected.
Recommended treatment and helpful tips
If you find a problem such as household syphilis, you should immediately consult a doctor.
After a series of tests, he will be able to prescribe an individual, and most importantly, competent therapy. As a rule, it implies a course of antibiotics, the main purpose of which is to destroy the pathogen. In addition, it is with this form that it is also important to examine in time the remaining family members or colleagues with whom the patient is in direct contact. Even in the absence of obvious symptoms of the disease, a specialist can prescribe the so-called preventive treatment to close relatives to prevent subsequent undesirable development of the disease. In addition, it is better to limit sexual contact during the entire course of treatment, including using condoms.