What are the symptoms of syphilis stage 2? Analysis of the four manifestations of syphilis stage 2

Phase II syphilis refers to the manifestation of untreated or incomplete treatment after infection, resulting in residual viruses and antibodies invading lymphocytes, entering the bloodstream, and spreading throughout the body.

At this point, patients will experience various symptoms, mainly manifested as prodromal symptoms, skin and mucosal damage, bone and joint damage, eye damage, etc.

Phase II syphilis is the result of the continuous development and spread of phase I syphilis, which can be classified into mid-term stages according to conventional circumstances.

This type of disease usually occurs between 9 and 12 weeks after the first stage of symptoms, and is highly contagious.

For the treatment of syphilis during this period, we need to follow the method of symptomatic medication. Let's first understand four common symptoms 1. Precursor symptoms, which usually occur before or just after the onset of secondary syphilis, are mainly systemic symptoms.

Patients may experience persistent low fever, nausea, and other symptoms, accompanied by muscle soreness, joint soreness, and weakness, while female patients are more likely to experience anemia.

2. Stage 2 syphilis patients with skin and mucous membrane damage may develop obvious syphilitic rashes, specifically manifested as red or reddish brown papules and blisters, which can cover the entire body, especially the palms and soles of the feet.

A few patients with severe symptoms may also invade the mucosa of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and other areas, leading to mucosal congestion, redness, swelling, and even ulcers.

3. Osteoarthritis and chronic arthritis are the two most common types of bone and joint injuries, mainly occurring in long bones such as the tibia, arm bones, and femur. The main pathological manifestations are significant thickening of the periosteum, a large amount of fluid in the joint cavity, and patients may feel swelling and local tenderness, symmetrical, and more pronounced at night.

4. The main impact of secondary syphilis on the eyes is eye inflammation. Iridocyclitis, choroiditis, stromal keratitis, uveitis, etc. have a higher probability. The patient's eyes may have severe congestion, accompanied by dry acid swelling, painful blinking, and visual impairment.

Due to the fact that most of the damage caused by secondary syphilis to the human body is systemic, in addition to the above, patients may also experience complications such as meningitis, acute hepatitis, multiple sclerosis lymphadenitis, and severe hair loss.

In clinical practice, secondary syphilis testing is often performed through serum antibody testing, with a positive rate of up to 100%. However, attention should also be paid to distinguishing between secondary syphilis and diseases such as pityriasis rosea.