secondary syphilis

Persons with either primary or secondary syphilis (in the early stages) can transmit the disease.

However, if adequate treatment is not administered, the infection can progress to secondary syphilis.

The primary sore may still be present in about one third of cases of secondary syphilis.

In secondary syphilis, the signs and symptoms of widespread infection begin to manifest themselves.

The manifestations of secondary syphilis involve virtually all organ systems.

The symptoms of secondary syphilis usually get better after three to six weeks.

However, not everybody who is exposed to primary or secondary syphilis will get the disease; about 3 to 6 out of every 10 people do.

The girl who spent three weeks in the hospital being treated for kidney failure caused by secondary syphilis.

Approximately 30 to 60% of those exposed to primary or secondary syphilis will get the disease.

By this time, the bacteria will have spread to other parts of the body, becoming known as secondary syphilis.