Syphilis infection is divided into four clinical stages: primary, secondary, latent and tertiary. The bone involvement in syphilis infection usually affects the superficial bones, e.g. tibia, skull, sternum and clavicles and manifests as periostitis, with syphilitic osteomyelitis and osteitis being rather a well-known finding in tertiary and congenital syphilis, but is atypical in secondary #syphilis #microbiology #microbiologist #microbiologylab #explorepage #bacteriology #microbe #science #mol

Things Women Should Keep an Eye On Noticing changes early helps catch infections and hormone-related conditions before they worsen. 💥 Painful sores or blisters on vulva → may be herpes or syphilis Herpes causes clusters of painful fluid-filled blisters that crust and heal, often recurring with burning or tingling. It’s due to HSV-1 or HSV-2. In contrast, syphilis presents as a single, firm, painless ulcer (chancre) that can go unnoticed until secondary symptoms appear. Both need prompt testing

Syphilis if left untreated can get to your eyes and brain. Ocular syphilis and Neurosyphilis. Syphilis can cause permanent neurological damages. Safe alive and stay safe. #education #STI #STD #Nigeria #health | Ezinne Ebebe