what is Syphilis ? How this disease transmit from one to another
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Explanation:
bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore.
Syphilis develops in stages and symptoms vary with each stage.
Rare
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
Spreads by sexual contact
Treatable by a medical professional
Medium-term: resolves within months
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
HOW IT SPREADS
By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex.
By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).
By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
avoid vaginal sex if she is uncomfortable
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Syphilis is transmitted from person to person by direct contact with a syphilitic sore, known as a chancre. Chancres can occur on or around the external genitals, in the vagina, around the anus , or in the rectum, or in or around the mouth. Transmission of syphilis can occur during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.