Infectious Diseases
Syphilis, unspecified
Serious
ICD-10: A53 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: उपदंश · தமிழ்: சிபிலிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಿಫಿಲಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: సిఫిలిస్ · বাংলা: সিফিলিস · मराठी: सिफिलीस · ગુજરાતી: સિફિલિસ
About this condition
Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread through sexual contact that progresses in stages if untreated. It starts with a painless sore and can later cause rashes, organ damage, and serious complications affecting the brain and heart. Early detection and antibiotic treatment can cure the infection completely.
Common symptoms
painless sore
skin rash
fever
swollen lymph nodes
hair loss
weight loss
When to see a doctor: immediately for testing and treatment
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | उपदंश · फिरंग · सिफलिस · यौन संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சிபிலிஸ் · பால்வினை நோய் · கிருமி நோய் · பாலியல் தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸಿಫಿಲಿಸ್ · ಲೈಂಗಿಕ ಸೋಂಕು · ಗುಪ್ತ ರೋಗ · ಫಿರಂಗಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సిఫిలిస్ · లైంగిక వ్యాధి · గుప్త రోగం · ఫిరంగి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সিফিলিস · গুপ্ত রোগ · যৌন সংক্রমণ · ফিরিঙ্গি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सिफिलीस · उपदंश · फिरंग · लैंगिक रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સિફિલિસ · લૈંગિક રોગ · ગુપ્ત રોગ · ઉપદંશ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Syphilis, unspecified?
painless sore, skin rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, hair loss, weight loss.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately for testing and treatment
Is Syphilis, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Syphilis, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately for testing and treatment.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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