Syphilis
...stage,Unfortunately it can be easy to miss because the chancres are painless and can appear in areas that may not be easy to see,like in the mouth, under the foreskin, or on the anus. What happens if you don't get treated? (Stage Two Secondary) If syphilis hasn't been treated the person will usually break out in a rash, especially on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. Sometimes the rashes can be very faint or look like rashes from other infections and therefore, may not be noticed. Sores can appear on the lips, mouth, throat, vagina, and anus. Flu-like symptoms, such as fever and achiness, can also be present in this stage. Stage two usually lasts 1 to 2 weeks and will go away with or without treatment. (Stage Three Latent) If syphilis still hasn't been treated yet, the person will have a period of the illness called latent syphilis. This means that all the symptoms of the disease go away, but the disease is still very much there.Syphilis can remain latent for many years. (Stage Four Tertiary) If the disease still hasn't been treated at this point, it becomes known as tertiary syphilis. This means the disease have spread all over the body and can affect the brain, the heart, the spinal cord, and bones. Symptoms of late syphilis can include difficulty walking. Who can get syphilis? Studies shows Syphilis is most common among teens between the ages of 15-19,but Men and women can get it too.Studies also shows that syphilis is common among gay and bisexual men. babies can also get it due to their mothe having syphilis during pregnacy.Younger children can have syphilis due to sexual abuse.People with syphilis are at greater risk of getting AIDS. What are the effects on pregnant women and their infant? A pregnant woman with untreated syphilis is likely to pass the infectio...