یہ جنسی تعلقات کے ذریعے ایک سے دوسرے فرد میں منتقل ہونے والی بیماری ہے۔ یہ متاثرہ اعضا میں ایک غیر تکلیدف دہ ذخم کی صورت میں شروع ہو سکتی ہے۔ اگر اس بیماری کا علاج نہ کروایا جائے تو یہ سنگین شکل اختیار کر سکتی ہے۔ خاص طور پر حاملہ خواتیں میں اس کا علاج از حد ضروری ہے
General Physician, Psychiatrist, Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist
MBBS, MRCP(UK), FRCP(London), FRCP(Glas), FRCP(Edin), FACP(USA)
General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist, Family Medicine
MBBS, Certified Diabetologist (UK), Certified Hypertension Specialist (PSIM)
Neurologist, General Physician, Hypertension Specialist
MBBS, Certified Course in Hypertension by European Society of Hypertension, ASCVD Prevention Course by PSIM, Hypertension Course by PSIM, FCPS Internal Medicine (PGR), IMM
Gastroenterologist, Liver Specialist, General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroenterology), FCPS (Internal Medicine), FACG (US), SCE (UK), ESEGH ( European Board Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist, General Physician, Diabetologist
MBBS, DTCD (T.B and Chest Diseases), MCPS (T.B and Chest Diseases), FCCP (USA)
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disorder which is caused by the bacteria named as Treponema pallidum. The disease begins with a painless injury, usually in the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis is transmitted from person to person through sexual contact only. It cannot be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or by sharing food or drinks. After the first infection, the syphilis bacteria can remain in your body for decades before becoming active again. With the injection of antibiotics, syphilis can be cured. Without treatment, syphilis can severely damage the heart, brain or other organs and can be life-threatening. It can also be transmitted by the mother to the fetus.
It is characterized by painless sore typically on the infected genitals, rectum or mouth. It may also show the following symptoms
This disease is caused by bacteria named as Treponema pallidum. It can begin as a painless sore affecting genitals. The affected person can transmit this disease to others via sexual contact.
Likelihood for syphilis increases with some factors such as inconsistent use of condoms, homosexuality in men, and having multiple sex partners. Another major factor that can affect the occurrence of this ailment is not getting screened regularly. It is recommended that all sexually active individuals should get screened for syphilis at least once annually.
Prevention of syphilis is possible by practicing safe sex. Regular use of condoms and dental dams can save you from picking an infection. Further limiting the number of sex partners is also crucial. Getting screened for STIs regularly and avoid intimate contact with affected people is also necessary.