It may occur early, being either asymptomatic or in the form of syphilitic meningitis; or late as meningovascular syphilis, manifesting as general paresis or tabes dorsalis.

Syphilis is an infection caused by bacteria. Most often, it spreads through sexual contact. The disease starts as a sore that's often painless and typically appears on the genitals, rectum or …

Jan 30, 2025 · Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages (primary, secondary, latent, and …

Syphilis is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted through sexual contact. The infection is characterized by several stages, each with its own set of symptoms. In its first stages, known …

Aug 4, 2025 · Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and is characterized by 3 sequential symptomatic stages separated by periods of asymptomatic latent infection. …

Sep 7, 2025 · Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium known as Treponema pallidum. The infection spreads through sexual contact and can progress through …

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that’s treatable with medication. Without treatment, syphilis causes serious health problems. It can permanently damage your heart, …

Sep 27, 2024 · Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In its earliest stage, syphilis produces an open sore (ulcer) that leaks …

May 29, 2025 · Most infections are asymptomatic or unrecognized. WHO estimates that 8 million adults between 15 and 49 years old acquired syphilis in 2022. Syphilis in pregnancy, when not …

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is most often spread through sexual contact. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This …