The STI I am researching is Syphilis.
What Are Some Nicknames Or Other Names For This STI
There are no other names or any street names for this STI.
What Type Of Infection Is It (Bacterial, Viral, Or Caused By An Insect)
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria that are passed sexually. It can infect the vagina, anus, urethra, or penis, as well as the lips and mouth. Syphilis can be a serious health risk if it is not treated. About 36,000 American women and men become infected by Syphilis each year.
How Is It Spread??
Syphilis is spread by contact with Syphilis sores. Direct contact can occur during
What Are Signs And Symptoms Of The STI (asymptomatic or symptomatic)
It is asymptomatic because you have the systems but they are not noticeable to think that it might be Syphilis.
Primary Stage - A painless sore or open, wet ulcer, which is called a chancre that appears.
Secondary Stage - The second stage includes rashes often on the palms and the soles of the feet. Including mild fever, fatigue, sore throat, hair loss, weight loss, swollen glands, headache, and muscle pains.
Late Stage - One out of three people who have Syphilis that is not treated suffer serious damage to the nervous system, heart, brain, or other organs and a death may result. This can occur 1-20 years after the start of the infection.
Can It Be Cured??
Yes in the early stages of Syphilis are easy to treat. If you have Syphilis you will need to take an antibiotic such as penicillin. Your partner (s) may also be treated at the same time.
Can It Be Treated??
Staff at you local Planned Parenthood health center, many other clinics, health departments, and private health care providers can diagnose Syphilis and they can help you get any treatment that you may need.
Which Age Group Gets It The Most??
It is mostly found in young adults and in men who have male sexual partners.
What Are The Effects Are There On The Person Infected??
Having Syphilis can affect you physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Socially. Physically the ulcers and sores that appear on your genitals, in the vagina, on the cervix, lips, mouth, breast, or anus. Emotionally you can be angry at yourself because you have the disease. Mentally knowing that you are going to have to tell your partner that you have a STI. Socially no one really wants to be around you because you are infected.
Where Can Someone Get Tested If They Think They May Be Infected??
You can go see your physician or go to a local clinic or department if you think that you may be infected.
Can The STI Impact An Unborn Baby, How??
If you are pregnant and you have Syphilis you can give the baby the infection. It can lead to low birth weight, and the baby being born to early, or even being born (A baby being born dead). The baby should be treated immediately or not treated the baby could get cataracts, deafness, or seizures, or even die.
What Happens If Someone Does Not Get Treated??
If you choose not to be treated the symptoms will get worse and it can result in a death.
What Are Some Nicknames Or Other Names For This STI
There are no other names or any street names for this STI.
What Type Of Infection Is It (Bacterial, Viral, Or Caused By An Insect)
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria that are passed sexually. It can infect the vagina, anus, urethra, or penis, as well as the lips and mouth. Syphilis can be a serious health risk if it is not treated. About 36,000 American women and men become infected by Syphilis each year.
How Is It Spread??
Syphilis is spread by contact with Syphilis sores. Direct contact can occur during
- Vaginal and anal intercourse
- Oral sex
- Kissing (Much less commonly)
What Are Signs And Symptoms Of The STI (asymptomatic or symptomatic)
It is asymptomatic because you have the systems but they are not noticeable to think that it might be Syphilis.
Primary Stage - A painless sore or open, wet ulcer, which is called a chancre that appears.
Secondary Stage - The second stage includes rashes often on the palms and the soles of the feet. Including mild fever, fatigue, sore throat, hair loss, weight loss, swollen glands, headache, and muscle pains.
Late Stage - One out of three people who have Syphilis that is not treated suffer serious damage to the nervous system, heart, brain, or other organs and a death may result. This can occur 1-20 years after the start of the infection.
Can It Be Cured??
Yes in the early stages of Syphilis are easy to treat. If you have Syphilis you will need to take an antibiotic such as penicillin. Your partner (s) may also be treated at the same time.
Can It Be Treated??
Staff at you local Planned Parenthood health center, many other clinics, health departments, and private health care providers can diagnose Syphilis and they can help you get any treatment that you may need.
Which Age Group Gets It The Most??
It is mostly found in young adults and in men who have male sexual partners.
What Are The Effects Are There On The Person Infected??
Having Syphilis can affect you physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Socially. Physically the ulcers and sores that appear on your genitals, in the vagina, on the cervix, lips, mouth, breast, or anus. Emotionally you can be angry at yourself because you have the disease. Mentally knowing that you are going to have to tell your partner that you have a STI. Socially no one really wants to be around you because you are infected.
Where Can Someone Get Tested If They Think They May Be Infected??
You can go see your physician or go to a local clinic or department if you think that you may be infected.
Can The STI Impact An Unborn Baby, How??
If you are pregnant and you have Syphilis you can give the baby the infection. It can lead to low birth weight, and the baby being born to early, or even being born (A baby being born dead). The baby should be treated immediately or not treated the baby could get cataracts, deafness, or seizures, or even die.
What Happens If Someone Does Not Get Treated??
If you choose not to be treated the symptoms will get worse and it can result in a death.