Secondary Syphilis (Noun)
Meaning
The second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Secondary syphilis occurs several weeks after the primary stage, causing a rash and other symptoms that can vary in severity.
- In its secondary stage, syphilis can spread to various parts of the body and manifest as secondary syphilis, resulting in painful skin lesions and sores.
- A person with secondary syphilis is more contagious than those in other stages, as the syphilis rash is highly infectious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact.
- If left untreated, secondary syphilis can lead to serious long-term health consequences, including irreversible damage and eventually tertiary syphilis.
- Secondary syphilis symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, patchy hair loss, and a characteristic rash that can occur on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.