What are the transmission routes of syphilis

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I got syphilis for several months, and I feel very uncomfortable in the examination. Recently, my lips have been broken, and the ulcer is a bit serious. The disease is getting worse. After finding out this problem, the doctor treated me in time. Now my condition is getting better. Let's share the ways of transmission of syphilis.

What are the transmission routes of syphilis

First, the main route of transmission of syphilis is sexual contact: more than 90% of syphilis patients are infected through sexual contact. Genital skin and mucous membrane thin, rich blood vessels, sexual life in a state of extreme congestion, sexual friction can cause subtle damage, for the invasion of Treponema pallidum to create conditions.

Second: blood borne infection may also be the route of transmission of syphilis: the course of syphilis is long, especially in patients with latent syphilis. Although there are pathogens in the body, there may be no clinical manifestations. Healthy people or patients with other diseases can be infected with syphilis if they have imported blood or blood products provided by them.

Third: the birth canal is also one of the ways of transmission of syphilis: when the fetus passes through the birth canal infected with syphilis, the pallidum of syphilis in the birth canal can be infected to the fetus, leading to the infection of syphilis in the newborn. The route of transmission of syphilis may also be the placenta: pregnant women with syphilis, without timely detection and treatment, or incomplete treatment, Treponema pallidum can be transmitted to the fetus through the blood circulation of the placenta, so that the fetus infected with syphilis. Placental infection mainly occurs in pregnant women with early syphilis.

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Syphilis in pregnancy can not only affect the health of pregnant women, but also affect the development of the fetus, leading to abortion, premature birth and stillbirth. Even if pregnant syphilis patients can maintain until delivery, the risk of congenital syphilis is also high. Although some fetuses develop normally, they may still be infected with syphilis in pregnancy when they pass through the birth canal. Data show that the survival rate of fetuses in untreated syphilitic women in early pregnancy is only about 50%, and most fetuses will become congenital syphilis. Although the fetal survival rate of syphilis women in early incubation period is about 80%, more than half of the children will become congenital syphilis children in early childhood.