Post Date November, 17 2024
Syphilis is a chronic, systemic transmission disease caused by pallidum (syphilis) spirochetes. Mainly transmitted through sexual channels, it can be clinically manifested as primary syphilis, secondary syphilis, tertiary syphilis, latent syphilis, congenital syphilis, etc. In the Law of the China on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases, it is listed as a disease under the prevention and management of Class B.
Introduction to five Pathogen transmission of syphilis
1. Sexual contact transmission
It is best to have sex, which is the most common, simple, and direct method. In clinical practice, more than 90% of syphilis is transmitted through sexual contact with syphilis patients. The methods of sexual contact include sexual intercourse, hot kisses, and skin contact hugs. Due to the thin skin mucosa and abundant blood vessels in the genital area of the human body, sexual intercourse is in an extremely congested state. Sexual friction can cause minor damage, creating conditions for the invasion of syphilis pallidum.
2. Bloodborne transmission
The second issue is blood problems, which are second only to sexual transmission methods. Syphilis has a long course and Treponema pallidum can remain dormant in the patient's blood for a period of time. Especially for patients with latent syphilis, who are infected with pathogens but have no clinical manifestations, healthy individuals and other disease patients can be infected with syphilis by inputting blood and blood products provided.
3. Placental transmission
The third issue is the placenta, which can be said to be a congenital disease. When pregnant women are infected with syphilis, they can be infected with syphilis through the placenta. Pregnant women with syphilis who are not detected and treated in a timely manner, or who are not treated quickly, can transmit syphilis pallidum to the fetus through placental blood circulation, causing the fetus to be infected with syphilis. Placental infections mainly occur during early syphilis in pregnant women.
4. Reproductive transmission
Fourth, infection during childbirth. The fetus infects the fetus through the birth canal infected with syphilis. The syphilis pallidum spirochete in the birth canal infects the fetus, and Neonatal infection become infected with syphilis.
5. Indirect contact transmission
Finally, it is also the rarest issue of unconscious transmission. Exposure to things used by syphilis patients, such as clothing, blankets, items, supplies, utensils, toilets, bath towels, etc., may be contaminated by the patient's secretions and lead to infection with syphilis pallidum. Healthy individuals who live closely with syphilis patients are prone to contracting syphilis when they come into contact with pathogenic bacteria in minor wounds.
How to eliminate syphilis from its source
