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Syphilis - contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum (described by Fritz Schaudinn and Erich Hoffmann in 1905). Although some medical historians believe that syp...
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CHANCRE: The primary syphilis lesion, occurring at the site of cutaneous or mucosal infection. It begins 10-30 days after infection and breaks down into an ulcer, healing slowly after 4 to 6 weeks.
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In men, a chancre often appears in the genital area, usually (but not always) on the penis. These sores are often painless.
In women, chancres can develop on the outer genitals or on the inner part of the vagina.
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SYMPTOMS"A chancre appears on the skin, either on the mouth, in the mouth, or on the genitals. It is also called a hard chancre or Hunterian sore.
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Primary Syphilis The first symptom of primary syphilis is an ulcer called a chancre ("shan-ker"). The chancre can appear within 10 days to 3 months after exposure, but it generally appears within 2 to 6 weeks.
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The first involves the formation of the chancre. The second stage often includes hair loss, a sore throat, white patches in the nose, mouth, and vagina, fever, headaches, and a skin rash.
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In the primary stage, painless sores, called chancres, appear approximately 2-3 weeks after initial exposure.
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The classic-appearing ulcer or chancre is shallow with sharply defined borders and slightly raised edges. The base of the ulcer is clean and free of debris. It is typically painless and is firm to the touch (indurated).
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One or more painless sores (chancres) appear at the place where the infection entered the body. In women, they may appear on the vulva, the clitoris, around the opening of the urethra, or on the cervix.
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Approximately one-third of untreated individuals with primary syphilis will progress to the second stage: secondary syphilis. This usually occurs at about 2 to 8 weeks after the appearance of the original painless sore (chancre) and in some cases the ...
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