2006-11-03 16:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by Tinkerbell 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
it is like herpes but it goes away and herpes don't u can get this by giving oral sex or leting someone give u oral sex.
2006-11-03 16:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by hottiecmm 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Syphilis is caused by the bacteria T. pallidum.
The incubation period is from a few days to three months.
The symptoms of syphilis are less specific. Though the illness usually begins with one or more painless but highly infectious sores appearing anywhere on the body (but usually at the site of infection) this is not always the case.
These sores clear up on their own in two to six weeks.
Later symptoms are highly variable and anyone who thinks they are at risk from unsafe sex by them or their partner should seek screening and treatment at an GUM clinic.
The infection can be cured by antibiotics. However, if the disease is left untreated, it can eventually affect the brain or heart, and lead to death.
The condition is especially significant in women in pregnancy where infection can cause miscarriage, still birth, or a damaged baby.
Please see the webpages for more details on Syphilis.
2006-11-03 16:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an STI(sexualy transmitted infection) it comes from having intercourse with someone who has it. Also has been known to come from certian bacteria in feces(guys can get from giving anal) it is a gnarly infection ut its treatable if you catch it early enough. it will eventualy get to your brain and cause you to go insane (Al Capone died of Syphilis he went crazy and the infection killed him he got it from having sex with hookers)
2006-11-03 16:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame you don't have an internet connection. It's chock full of info about stuff like that.
Wait... Never mind.
2006-11-03 16:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
TREPENOMA Bacteria
2006-11-06 18:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by BLOW J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look down.
2006-11-03 16:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by MIPDogg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-03 16:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a sexually transmitted disease,which there is no cure for!!!
2006-11-03 16:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by da brat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋