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==Overview==
==Overview==
Syphilis is a curable [[sexually transmitted disease]] caused by the ''[[Treponema pallidum]]'' [[spirochete]]. The route of transmission of syphilis is almost always by [[sexual]] contact, although there are examples of [[congenital syphilis]] via transmission from mother to child [[in utero]]. The signs and [[symptoms]] of syphilis are numerous; before the advent of [[serological testing]], precise [[diagnosis]] was very difficult.
The history and symptoms of syphilis depends on stage of disease. The hallmark of syphilis infection is painless [[chancre]]. A positive history of painless chancre on genitalia, and presence of risk factors such as unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, residence in highly prevalent area and previous history of sexually transmitted infections may be suggestive of syphilis infection. The most common symptoms of syphilis infection include painless [[chancre]] which progresses to [[ulcer]] with regional [[lymphadenopathy]] in primary syphilis. Secondary syphilis is characterized by [[rash]] and constitutional symptoms. Syphilis infection in tertiary syphilis can involve any organ system, hence named the "Great Imitator".<ref name="pmid10194456">{{cite journal| author=Singh AE, Romanowski B| title=Syphilis: review with emphasis on clinical, epidemiologic, and some biologic features. | journal=Clin Microbiol Rev | year= 1999 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 187-209 | pmid=10194456 | doi= | pmc=88914 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10194456  }} </ref><ref name="pmid21694502">{{cite journal| author=Carlson JA, Dabiri G, Cribier B, Sell S| title=The immunopathobiology of syphilis: the manifestations and course of syphilis are determined by the level of delayed-type hypersensitivity. | journal=Am J Dermatopathol | year= 2011 | volume= 33 | issue= 5 | pages= 433-60 | pmid=21694502 | doi=10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181e8b587 | pmc=3690623 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21694502  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17560432">{{cite journal| author=Wöhrl S, Geusau A| title=Clinical update: syphilis in adults. | journal=Lancet | year= 2007 | volume= 369 | issue= 9577 | pages= 1912-4 | pmid=17560432 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60895-2 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17560432  }} </ref>


==History==
== History and symptoms==
*Hx number of sexual partners, condom use,  
The history and symptoms of syphilis according to the stage of disease are described below:<ref name="pmid10194456">{{cite journal| author=Singh AE, Romanowski B| title=Syphilis: review with emphasis on clinical, epidemiologic, and some biologic features. | journal=Clin Microbiol Rev | year= 1999 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 187-209 | pmid=10194456 | doi= | pmc=88914 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10194456  }} </ref><ref name="pmid21694502">{{cite journal| author=Carlson JA, Dabiri G, Cribier B, Sell S| title=The immunopathobiology of syphilis: the manifestations and course of syphilis are determined by the level of delayed-type hypersensitivity. | journal=Am J Dermatopathol | year= 2011 | volume= 33 | issue= 5 | pages= 433-60 | pmid=21694502 | doi=10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181e8b587 | pmc=3690623 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21694502  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17560432">{{cite journal| author=Wöhrl S, Geusau A| title=Clinical update: syphilis in adults. | journal=Lancet | year= 2007 | volume= 369 | issue= 9577 | pages= 1912-4 | pmid=17560432 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60895-2 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17560432  }} </ref>
*Hx of sexually transmitted disease, intravenous drug use, exposure to blood products
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==Symptoms==
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===Primary syphilis===
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''Primary syphilis'''
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*History of risk factors (MSM, unprotected sex, multiple sex partners)
*Onset within 3 weeks of contact
*Onset within 3 weeks of contact


*Chancre:
*[[Chancre]]:
:*single painless firm raised papule  
:*Single painless firm raised [[papule]]
:*usually located on the glans penis,cervix, labia, anal canal, rectum or oral cavity
:*Rapidly progresses to an ulcerated lesion
:*rapidly progresses an ulcerated, indurated lesion
:*Usually located on the [[glans penis]], [[cervix]], [[labia]], anal canal, [[rectum]] or [[oral cavity]]


*Regional lymphadenopathy accompanies primary lesion.
*Regional [[lymphadenopathy]]


*Primary chancre heals spontaneously within 4-6weeks; however, regional lymphadenopathy may persist for longer periods.
*Heals spontaneously within 4-6 weeks; however, regional lymphadenopathy may persist for longer periods
 
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===Secondary syphilis===
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" |'''Secondary syphilis'''
*Develops 6-8 weeks after the appearance of primary chancre.
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*Generalized systemic symptoms such as malaise, [[fatigue]], [[headache]] and [[fever]] may be present.
*Develops 6-8 weeks after the appearance of primary [[chancre]]
*Generalized systemic symptoms such as [[malaise]], [[fatigue]], [[headache]] and [[fever]] may be present
*Skin eruptions may be subtle and asymptomatic
*Skin eruptions may be subtle and asymptomatic
*Classic:  
*Classic:  
:*non-pruritic bilateral symmetrical mucocutaneous rash  
:*Non-pruritic bilateral symmetrical mucocutaneous rash  
:*non-tender regional lymphadenopathy  
:*Non-tender regional [[lymphadenopathy]]
:*[[condylomata lata]]
:*Condylomata lata
:*patchy [[alopecia]]
:*Patchy [[alopecia]]
 
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===Latent syphilis===
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''Latent syphilis'''
*Latency period may last for years before the onset of tertiary lesions
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*Previous history of chancre or rash
*2 phases of latency:  
*Asymptomatic
:*''early latent period:'' first year following the resolution of primary or secondary syphilis
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:*''late latent period:'' non-infectious phase; however, vertical transmission of the disease is possible
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''Tertiary syphilis'''
 
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Clinical manifestation of this stage depends on organ system involved:
*Asymptomatic during latency and disease is detected only by serology
 
===Tertiary syphilis===
*Slowly progressive phase
*Develop within 3-10 years of primary infection
 
*[[Gumma]]:
:*soft, tumor-like balls of inflammation known as [[granuloma]]s.
:*chronic and represent an inability of the immune system to completely clear the organism.
:*appear almost anywhere in the body including in the skeleton.
:*gummas produce a [[chronic inflammatory]] state in the body with mass-effects upon the local anatomy.
 
*Other characteristics of untreated tertiary syphilis is the neurological manifestations that include:
:*altered mental status
:*focal neurodeficit affecting hearing and vision
:*[[dementia]]


*Cardiovascular manifestations:
'''Neurosyphilis'''
:*Insidious in onset
*[[Altered mental status]]
:*The infection of the [[coronary artery|coronary arteries]] may cause narrowing of the vessels
*[[Dementia]]
:*syphilis infects the ascending [[aorta]] causing [[dilation]] and [[aortic regurgitation]]. This can be heard with a stethoscope as a [[heart murmur]].
*Focal neurodeficit affecting hearing and vision
:*[[syphilitic aortitis]] can cause ''[[de Musset's sign]]'',<ref>{{cite journal | author=Sapira JD | title="Quincke, de Musset, Duroziez, and Hill: some aortic regurgitations" | journal=South Med J. | date=1981 Apr | volume=74 | issue=4 | pages=459-67 }}</ref> a bobbing of the head that de Musset first noted in Parisian prostitutes.
'''Cardiovascular syphilis'''
*[[Aortic Regurgitation]]
:*[[Dyspnea on exertion]]
:*[[Orthopnea]]
:*[[Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]]
:*[[Palpitations]] (due to compensatory [[tachycardia]])
:*[[Chest pain]] (if [[left ventricular end diastolic pressure]] compromises coronary perfusion)
*[[Congestive heart failure]]
:*[[Dyspnea|Dyspnea on ordinary exertion]]
:*[[Fainting]]
:*[[Fatigue]]
:*[[Hemoptysis]] or frothy sputum
:*[[Nocturia]] or [[urination during the night]]
:*[[cough|Nocturnal cough]]
:*[[Orthopnea]] or [[sleeping on pillows]]
:*[[Palpitation]]s or [[extra heart beats]]
:*[[Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]]  
:*[[Shortness of breath]]
'''Gummatous lesions'''
*Presents with any organ system involved.
*Nodular papular lesions in case of cutaneous [[gumma]].
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Overview

The history and symptoms of syphilis depends on stage of disease. The hallmark of syphilis infection is painless chancre. A positive history of painless chancre on genitalia, and presence of risk factors such as unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, residence in highly prevalent area and previous history of sexually transmitted infections may be suggestive of syphilis infection. The most common symptoms of syphilis infection include painless chancre which progresses to ulcer with regional lymphadenopathy in primary syphilis. Secondary syphilis is characterized by rash and constitutional symptoms. Syphilis infection in tertiary syphilis can involve any organ system, hence named the "Great Imitator".[1][2][3]

History and symptoms

The history and symptoms of syphilis according to the stage of disease are described below:[1][2][3]

Stage of syphilis History and symptoms
Primary syphilis
  • History of risk factors (MSM, unprotected sex, multiple sex partners)
  • Onset within 3 weeks of contact
  • Heals spontaneously within 4-6 weeks; however, regional lymphadenopathy may persist for longer periods
Secondary syphilis
  • Develops 6-8 weeks after the appearance of primary chancre
  • Generalized systemic symptoms such as malaise, fatigue, headache and fever may be present
  • Skin eruptions may be subtle and asymptomatic
  • Classic:
  • Non-pruritic bilateral symmetrical mucocutaneous rash
  • Non-tender regional lymphadenopathy
  • Condylomata lata
  • Patchy alopecia
Latent syphilis
  • Previous history of chancre or rash
  • Asymptomatic
Tertiary syphilis Clinical manifestation of this stage depends on organ system involved:

Neurosyphilis

Cardiovascular syphilis

Gummatous lesions

  • Presents with any organ system involved.
  • Nodular papular lesions in case of cutaneous gumma.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Singh AE, Romanowski B (1999). "Syphilis: review with emphasis on clinical, epidemiologic, and some biologic features". Clin Microbiol Rev. 12 (2): 187–209. PMC 88914. PMID 10194456.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carlson JA, Dabiri G, Cribier B, Sell S (2011). "The immunopathobiology of syphilis: the manifestations and course of syphilis are determined by the level of delayed-type hypersensitivity". Am J Dermatopathol. 33 (5): 433–60. doi:10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181e8b587. PMC 3690623. PMID 21694502.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wöhrl S, Geusau A (2007). "Clinical update: syphilis in adults". Lancet. 369 (9577): 1912–4. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60895-2. PMID 17560432.


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