AID'S | Chlamydia | Crabs | Genital Herpes Genital Warts | Gonorrhea | Hepatitis B | Syphilis Syphilis
Cause: Treponema Pallidum
(Bacteria) What is Syphilis?Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that is spread through sexual contact with an infected person. Pregnant women can pass the infection to their unborn child and injection drug users can get Syphilis by sharing needles. What are the symptoms?After Syphilis enters the body it may take up to 10-90 days before any symptoms appear. Symptoms appear in various stages and there are times when no symptoms will be present.
First Stage - A chancre sore may
appear on the genitals or at the site where the
infection entered the body. The sore is usually
painless and will heal on its own. However, the
Syphilis bacteria will still be in the body.
Second Stage - 4-10 weeks after the
chancre sore appears, a rash may develop on any part
of the body, especially the palms of the hands or the
soles of the feet. Patchy hair loss, swollen glands
and joint pain may also be experienced at this stage.
These symptoms may also disappear without
treatment. Third Stage - 2 years after initial contact, the bacteria may begin to attack the heart, brain and nerves. At this stage there are usually no symptoms to indicate that the infection is still in the body.
If Syphilis is left untreated in pregnant women, it
can cause birth defects or stillbirth. How is Syphilis diagnosed?Diagnosis requires a blood test, other lab tests, a physical examination and a medical history. All sexual and needle sharing partners must be checked. It is important to note that the bacteria may not show up in blood tests for up to 2-12 weeks after contact with an infected person. Can Syphilis be treated?Yes. Syphilis can be cured with penicillin injections or antibiotics. It is vital that doctor's instructions are followed and treatment is fully completed. A follow-up visit to the doctor should be made to confirm that treatment was successful. When can I have sex again?Infected persons should avoid all sexual contact, including oral, vaginal or anal sex, and contact with Syphilis sores or rashes until at least 2 weeks after treatment is completed. Sarsaparilla has long been used in the treatment of syphilis. Clinical observations in China demonstrated that sarsaparilla was effective (according to blood tests) in about 90% of acute and 50% of chronic cases. Genesis 1:29 "And God said, 'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it shall be for meat'." Statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All research information is provided as courtesy to customers. Consequences of any product is the sole responsibility of the customer. Social Bookmark This Page |
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