HSCI 1120 Lecture Notes - Congenital Syphilis, Chancre, Gonorrhea
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Large syphilis increase in street workers, sex trade workers. Transmission: sexual contact (oral, vaginal, anal), congenital syphilis, bacteria enter through the mucous membranes of the genitals. Wherever the bacteria is enter, it"s where its going to grow and form. Diagnoses: physical exam, exam fluid from chancre, blood tests (antibody reactions) Early symptom is chancre which is a painless, ulcer-like lesion with a hard, raised edge. Treat syphilis within first year and it"ll be easier to get rid of. On set of symptoms is typically within 3 weeks of risk incident. Primary syphilis: chancre that appears and typically disappears within 1-5 weeks. Secondary syphilis: rash that does not itch or hurt, hair loss may occur. Latent syphilis: may last for many years; burrowing into tissues, central nervous system and bones. Late syphilis: cardiovascular system, heart and major blood vessel are attacked (in neurosyphilis the brain and spinal cord are attacked, leading to insanity and paralysis)
