A51.3: Secondary syphilis of skin and mucous membranes
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. Syphilis is caused by specific bacteria.
Due to syphilis, you have changes on your skin or mucous membranes. These kinds of changes usually occur several weeks after the infection. Sometimes you may have a skin rash on your palms, the soles of your feet or on your trunk. Swellings may also form on your skin. These swellings look like warts and may weep. Such swellings often form in the armpits or on the genitals.
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