What does syphilis mean

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A friend recently got drunk outside and then had a one night stand. Later, he found that his lower body was getting more and more uncomfortable. He doubted whether he was suffering from any disease. The doctor said it was syphilis. Now let me introduce what syphilis means.

What does syphilis mean

First: syphilis is a chronic, systemic sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted by sexual way, and can be clinically manifested as primary syphilis, secondary syphilis, tertiary syphilis, latent syphilis and congenital syphilis (fetal syphilis). It is a disease of class B in the law of the people's Republic of China on the prevention and control of infectious diseases.

Second: syphilis is prevalent all over the world. According to WHO estimates, there are about 12 million new cases every year, mainly in South Asia, Southeast Asia and sub Saharan Africa. In recent years, syphilis has been growing rapidly in China and has become the most reported STD. Among the reported syphilis, latent syphilis accounts for the majority, primary and secondary syphilis are also more common, and the number of congenital syphilis reported cases is also increasing.

Third: how long after infection with syphilis - syphilis is a highly infectious and harmful venereal disease. After infection with syphilis, it generally goes through four periods: latent syphilis, primary syphilis, secondary syphilis and tertiary syphilis. And once infection occurs, it can last for many years, causing heart damage, brain damage, and even death.

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Syphilis is actually a common name of sexually transmitted disease, which is highly infectious and a high-intensity sexually transmitted disease. Most of it is caused by unclean sexual intercourse. The disease needs to be treated in time, otherwise it will cause endless trouble.