A53.9: Syphilis, unspecified

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.

Syphilis can cause many different symptoms. Skin changes or inflammations in the body, for example, may occur at the start. After that, you may not have any symptoms for a while. If you have syphilis over a longer period of time however, the disease may cause symptoms again. Syphilis can damage various areas of the body. The syphilis bacteria can spread in the body and cause inflammations. It is common for the skin, bones, nervous system or blood vessels to be affected, for example.

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