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Syphilis

Pronounced: sif-uh-liss
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Signs and symptoms

Syphilis has three stages:

  • Primary stage symptoms - painless sores can develop where bacteria has entered the body.
  • Secondary stage symptoms - a rash can develop along with warty growths on the genitals often with a flu-like illness.
  • Latent stage symptoms - if left untreated, over time syphilis can lead to heart, joint, brain and nervous system damage.

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