What are the symptoms of syphilis?
Disease description:
Due to being constantly occupied with work, I haven’t paid much attention to my health. Over the past few days, I’ve experienced some itching in my genital area but didn’t take it seriously. However, the itching has progressively worsened, and numerous red bumps have appeared in the same area. I’ve heard that syphilis can cause such symptoms—what are the actual signs and symptoms of syphilis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Yong
Hello,
Syphilis is primarily caused by prolonged exposure of the genital area to a viral (note: syphilis is actually caused by the bacterium *Treponema pallidum*, not a virus) infection environment. This can lead to various infections affecting the genital organs. In later stages, individuals may gradually experience increasing pain; if left untreated over time, syphilis may develop.
Once infected with syphilis, patients commonly experience genital pain and itching. In advanced stages, ulcerations or sores may appear on the genital organs. Therefore, prompt medical treatment is essential upon diagnosis—delaying treatment may lead to serious complications.
We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
