Syphilis Is Curable If Treated Early
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. The disease advances in stages and can vary from person to person, and depending on the stage of infection. As regards signs of syphilis in men, VA doctors have the following things to say. The primary stage – During this stage, typically 3 months after exposure, affected men are likely to observe a painless sore, also called a chancre on their genitals, anus or mouth. The secondary...
5 Signs of Syphilis in Men: Watch Out for Them!
It sometimes gets tricky to know whether you carry a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Most STIs produce no symptoms. A few others produce symptoms that are deceptive. For example, skin rash, flu and fever, fatigue, and others. People usually think these are common ailments and take treatment for them. So, in a way, they treat the symptoms, but fail to treat the real cause, which can be STI. However, a few...
Syphilis Screening – Here’s Why It Is Crucial to Protect Your Health and Others
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that remains a significant concern in the health sector in spite of widespread awareness drives. If you are sexually active yet not too cautious when it comes to STI screening or using adequate protection methods, there is a chance you might be infected with syphilis. Today, we will explore the signs of symptoms of syphilis, long-term risks of ignoring the infection and how screening...
Signs of Syphilis? Be Sure With an STD Test at Your Nearest Urgent Care Clinic
In spite of the tremendous medical advancements across the world, STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) continue to be a cause of major health concern. Syphilis – a bacterial infection – is among the greatest threats that affect considerable number of individuals each year. Although both men and women can become infected with syphilis, studies show that it tends to be more widespread among men. Today, we will...
Why Men Need to be More Careful of Syphilis
Syphilis is a common bacterial disease transmitted through sexual contact. It is completely curable, if the infected person gets tested and treated on time. When left untreated, syphilis can spread to other vital organs of the body and even prove to be fatal. Do you know syphilis was once eliminated almost completely in the United States of America? But today, it is rapidly increasing. People affected the most are men who...
Early Stage HIV Symptoms Like Rash: Important Things to Know
When it comes to health you must be alert about symptoms. Sexually active people must be more particular about symptoms because of the rampant sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs are everywhere. You neighbor might be infected. Your friend might be having symptoms. Somebody in your office might be HIV positive. Or, to your horror, your own partner might be infected! About HIV symptoms Many STDs are asymptomatic, say doctors. Some produce common...
Important Things to Know About Syphilis STD
Syphilis is a bacterial disease transmitted through sexual contact. It is not possible to know whether you are infected unless you undergo a test. So, if you think you are infected, do not delay. Visit your nearest STD clinic and undergo a test. The doctor will then tell you whether you are infected. If you are, you can immediately take the treatment. First sign of syphilis One of the first signs and...
Signs & Symptoms of Syphilis: From First to Last Stage
Syphilis is a bacterial disease that spreads through sexual contact. If left untreated, it can progress through various stages and become serious. Here’s a glimpse of the various stages, signs and symptoms, and how they affect your body. First stage When it starts: Between 10-90 days after getting the infection. What happens: You get open sores on your genital area, vagina, penis, or anus, or even the inside of the mouth. These are painless. This...
Four Stages of Syphilis: Signs and Symptoms
Syphilis is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. Caused by Treponema pallidum, which is a spirochete bacterium, this disease is completely curable; but due to ignorance and shyness of people to undergo a test, the disease may progress to its later stages, producing disastrous health consequences. Doctors have classified syphilis infection into four stages: • Primary• Secondary• Latent• Tertiary Catching syphilis early In context of signs of syphilis in...
Why the First Signs and Symptoms of Syphilis are Important
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum. The disease is completely curable; however, there are cases wherein the patient gets into such a serious condition that it eventually leads to his/her death. Why is that so? This is because the disease begins with a harmless looking sore, which is painless and heals by itself; and, as doctors put it, it is this ‘unimportant’ symptom that people ignore and...
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