A50.0: Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. There are diseases that are particularly transmitted during sex. These diseases are also called sexually transmitted diseases. They are usually caused by specific pathogens. The pathogens can for instance be transmitted via vaginal fluid or semen. The pathogens may also be transmitted from a sick mother to her new-born child when she gives birth. As well as that, the disease can be transmitted to the child during pregnancy.
Your mother has transmitted syphilis to you during pregnancy or when giving birth. Syphilis is caused by specific bacteria. You have already had syphilis symptoms just after being born.
If you are infected with syphilis before being born, you can have many different symptoms. Sometimes the syphilis results in a premature birth or the bones do not grow properly. You may also have a skin rash on your hands and feet, or on your face. Some areas of the body can also be inflamed by syphilis. For example, these can be the nose, eyes or bones. Syphilis can also cause brain damage. This can cause learning difficulties and lower intelligence.
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