Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. The disease spreads through sexual intercourse between men and women. Vaginal, oral, and anal sex causes erogenous transmission from one body to another. The disease is spread through the blood, wounds or kisses of an infected person. Syphilis can be spread by sharing the patient’s toilet, bathtub, clothing, food, and swimming pool. Children of infected mothers get syphilis. Symptoms appear within 21 days. However, individuals may develop symptoms within 10-90 days.