Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
- Syphilis can occur in three stages of symptoms, separated by periods of apparent good health.
- It begins with a painless sore at the infection site and, in the second stage, causes a rash, fever, fatigue, headache, and loss of appetite.
What STD can cause a skin rash?
Symptoms of secondary syphilis include skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. The signs and symptoms of primary and secondary syphilis can be mild, and they might not be noticed.
Can syphilis cause petechiae?
If left untreated, the symptoms may include: Liver and spleen enlargement. Purplish skin spots caused by ruptured capillaries (petechiae) Profuse nasal drip with highly infectious mucus discharge (known as syphilitic "snuffles")
