I was just wondering why and how this disease causes all of the symptoms acossiated with syphilis, and what happens with the infected tissues.
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Syphilis, which is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, typically first appears as a sore on the area where there has been sexual contact with the infected person. If the infection goes untreated, it can progress to affect the entire body. That's why it's important to talk to your doctor if you think that you may have syphilis or if you have engaged in any behavior that would put you at risk for developing the disease.\n \nSyphilis typically has three stages - primary, secondary, and late (tertiary). There are different symptoms at each stage of the infection.\n\nPrimary :There is a small sore which is painless in genital,where sexually transmitted disesase take place.and enlarge lymph node in groin and may disappear without treatment but relapse and causes secondary infection.\n\nSecondary :penny sized sore in any part of your body which is rash marked,fever,soreness and pain in bones or joint.it may disappear but reappear after a year or so.\n\nTertiary:Cardiovascular problems :inflammation of the aorta and other blood vesels. and Neurologic problems :poor muscle coordination,paralysis\n\n\nThe signs and symptoms of syphilis are myriad; before the advent of serological testing, diagnosis was more difficult and the disease was dubbed the "Great Imitator" because it was so often confused with other diseases.
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According to the CDC "Many people infected with syphilis do not have any symptoms for years".  Also "most transmission is from persons who are unaware of their infection".\nAlso as far as the diagnosis goes there are two tests that are performed one is a preliminary test which if positive requires a confirmatory test (a VDRL).  She would not have been told she was positive without the doctor having the results from both tests.  Also these types of tests are normally sent out to research laboratories that specialize in running these tests so it's not very likely that a mistake was made.  Strongly encourage her to complete the medication at this time as syphilis can have serious medical complications if left untreated.
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i would think youre right that it might be cause of masturbating,same thing happened to me\n\n\nyou may have an infection
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Could be an infection.
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scurvy is the vit c issue. syphillis is a sexual transmitted infection
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Long-term complications can result in the following\n\nIn men, the complication is Epididymitis, which is an inflammation of the testicles. Sterility can result. \nIn women, the effects include\n\nPID \nAbscesses \nEctopic pregnancy-pregnancy outside the uterus \nInfertility \nPerihepatitis-an infection around the liver \nGonorrhea can spread to newborns \n\n\n\n\nnow this is only if it goes untreated, it is a curable std, so if you suspect that you may have it, go see a doctor immediately for treatment
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the symptoms of aids are frequent fever, diarrhoea about more than twice a week, and infection of various types. \n\nthe symptom of which you mentioned in the question is obviously not of aids. it can be of schyfilis of a chancre developing. but it csn be more of a muscular pain developed when you are trying to masturbbate. so wait for a wee, see if the pain resolves; and if it coes not then you must visit the doctor.
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You can get infected by herpes twice but from reading you, it seems you're just having a mild outbreak. This is very common to have itching and burning when herpes reaches your skin cells (blisters or not).\n\nPrimary infection doesn't necessarily cause severe symptoms. Often people get herpes outbreaks months or years after primary infection. That was the case for me.\n\nOne hypothesis is that as many people were exposed to HSV-1 or oral herpes before getting genital herpes, the immune system had a chance to build a defense mechanism against genital herpes before first infection, this defense mechanism allowing herpes to cause only mild or no symptoms.\n\nIt is true that genital herpes can be confused with a yeast infection. If your symptoms don't react to yeast medications, it may indicate that you're having a mild herpes outbreak and not a yeast infection. \n\nHowever, it could be something else. I got eczema once and thought it was herpes.\n\nYou can find more information on genital herpes symptoms and other diseases often confused with herpes by visiting the source link below.
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I believe it is called a speculum.  No, that isn't going to happen.  Syphilis is spread form person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore.  The instruments are sterilized.  I've attached a couple of websites about syphilis.  They should answer your questions.
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It can, depending on how long you had it before you were diagnosed.  Since you can have it without symptoms, sometimes it is hard to know how long you had it.  If it was for years, it can cause some real damage, so the sooner you catch it and treat it, the better.  The disorder it can cause is called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and can lead to ectopic pregnancies, etc.
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lots of things tan u cand develop mandy skin diseases also u can look it up on google theres plent info on that i did a report on this
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There are several diseases one can get from doing what you did, not the least of which is AIDS or Hepatitis B or C, depending on how sterile the needle was and who used it for what. You need to see a doctor.
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It has often been called “the great imitator” because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases. \n\nSyphilis is passed from person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore. Sores occur mainly on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum. Sores also can occur on the lips and in the mouth. Transmission of the organism occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.\n\nYou don't seem to know much about this subject. for your own benifit do not let people take advantage of you like that. save it for someone who loves, that way no one can call you a slut.
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AIDS, HPV (some kinds) and syphilis (if left untreated) can be deadly.\n\nHIV progresses more rapidly into full-blown AIDS without treatment, usually because of infections that develop as a result of the patients weakened immune system.\n\nSince there are strains of HPV that are linked to cervical cancer, failing to seek treatment can be fatal. But since many types of HPV are basically harmless, they need only be monitored with yearly Pap smears (or more frequently -- every three to six months -- if a result comes back abnormal).\n\nUntreated syphilis can lead to serious damage to the brain and the nervous system; mental deterioration; a loss of balance, vision, and sensation; leg pain; and heart disease. A fetus is at particular risk if the mother doesn't seek treatment; the chances for stillbirth and serious birth defects, including blindness, are very high.\n\nGonorrhea will not kill you but it can cause some serious health problems for both men and women. \n\nIn women, it can cause:\n        * life-threatening complications such as ectopic pregnancy (outside the womb)\n        * blocked fallopian tubes (the tubes which carry the egg from the ovaries to the womb), which can result in reduced fertility or infertility\n        * long-term pelvic pain\n\nIn men, it can lead to:\n        * painful inflammation of the testicles, which may result in reduced fertility or sterility
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It's usually a sign of an infection.  See your doc.
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At worst case, as noitall147 said, it could be Mononucleosis. Although to diagnose it 100%, it requires a blood test.\n\nBut it is probably strep throat, nothing antibiotics can't handle. If you suffered anxiety during your sexual encounter, it is normal for pain to increase as anxiety can create physical pain in most cases.\n\nI have yet to hear of a sore throat as a sympton of an STD. What ever other people may have said on here, it is impossible to get genital warts ("GENITAL" should be the hint here) or genital herpes ("GENITAL" should also be the hint here) in your throat as both sexually transmitted diseases only attack your epidermis (outer layer of skin). So stop panicking.\n\nVisit your doctor and he'll fix you up with the right prescription for your throat. :)\n\nBest of luck.
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The Herpes virus causes both the outbreak that you can get on your genitals, and also is the cause of coldsores that you get around your mouth (although I've heard that if you have one, you cannot get the other). It is incurable (unfortunatly) but for most people, outbreaks are rare, and in some cases after the initial outbreak, they never have another (although they still carry the virus). It an be transmitted from area to area both on your own body and from person to person. Again in some cases, outbreaks will clear up on their own without any medication, however if an outbreak is severe, or doens't go away you should see your doctor. Your thigh is infected with the virus and outbreaks can be close together. In the same way as coldsores, outbreaks tend to happen when you are stressed or feeling under the weather as your immune system isn't at top levels. To help prevent further outbreaks keep your vitamin intake high, especially vit. C by eating lots of fresh, uncooked fruit and veg and drinking lots of OJ. You will always carry the virus (unless they find a cure) so always use a condom when having sex to prevent further infection to other people and always wash your hands after touching an infected area to prevent further infection on yourself. Also, if the doctor didn't already do it, get checked out for other STDs. Ones like Chlamydia often have no symptoms but can casue infertility and if yuo have Herpes, you may have other STDs.