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- A syphilitic lesion develops on the skin within 21 days of infection. It is called Canker.
- The lesions enlarge and look like red blisters or sores. It is called Chancre.
- Germs spread throughout the body and small rashes appear.
- The rash spreads over the chest, arms, legs, hands and soles of the feet.
- The red spots are scaly and do not itch.
- The patient has mild fever, headache and fatigue.
- Swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, weight loss and hair loss.
- Meningitis occurs in the brain.
- Blood cells, liver and joints are damaged and anemia and jaundice occur.
- Lesions occur on the lips, mouth, pharynx, esophagus, trachea, and anus.
- Complications occur in the eyes, brain, heart and nervous system.
- A strange large lesion or sore is seen on the head of the penis.
- The patient succumbs to blindness, paralysis, stupor and restlessness.