Is bronchial asthma caused by syphilis?

Written by Wang Chun Mei

Pulmonology

Updated on June 24, 2025

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Asthmatic bronchitis is not caused by syphilis; it is closely related to environmental factors in clinical settings and may also be caused by physical and chemical factors. Additionally, many patients may have asthmatic bronchitis due to genetic factors. Clinically, syphilis is classified as a sexually transmitted disease. The lesions caused by syphilis can be systemic or localized, primarily presenting with clinical discomfort symptoms related to the skin or other organs. In patients with asthmatic bronchitis, the condition typically involves specific inflammatory changes in the trachea, indicating that asthmatic bronchitis is not caused by syphilis.

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Written by Qu Jing

Dermatology

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How long is the latency period of syphilis?

Syphilis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum (TP), primarily transmitted through sexual contact and blood. The impact of syphilis is significant as it can affect all bodily tissues and organs, or can be transmitted through the placenta, leading to stillbirth, miscarriage, premature birth, and congenital infections. When syphilis is suspected, due to its complex clinical manifestations, a detailed medical history should be taken, a thorough physical examination conducted, and repeated laboratory tests performed to ensure an early and accurate diagnosis. It is important to trace back to any unprotected sexual contacts within the last six weeks and to routinely screen the sexual partners of patients for syphilis as well. Syphilis is divided into three stages: The diagnosis of primary syphilis is mainly based on the history of exposure, the incubation period (six weeks), typical clinical manifestations, and laboratory tests, noting that a negative syphilis serology result alone should not exclude the diagnosis of syphilis. The diagnosis of secondary syphilis primarily relies on the history of exposure, typical clinical manifestations, especially skin and mucosal lesions, combined with laboratory tests. The diagnosis of tertiary syphilis is mainly based on the history of exposure, typical clinical manifestations, and laboratory tests. Neurosyphilis can also be assessed through cerebrospinal fluid examination. Congenital syphilis primarily requires a maternal history of the disease, combined with typical clinical manifestations and laboratory tests for diagnosis.

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Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

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How long does it take to cure third-stage syphilis?

Third-stage syphilis is the most severe stage of the disease. It generally damages the nervous system and cardiovascular system of the human body, thus having a significant impact. There is no definite timeline for the cure of third-stage syphilis. The treatment of third-stage syphilis primarily involves controlling the condition with medication; there is still no specific method that can completely cure it thoroughly. Therefore, it is necessary to take medication for a long period. Currently, for treating third-stage syphilis, procaine penicillin is generally chosen for patients. In fact, procaine penicillin mainly helps effectively control the syphilis spirochete.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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What are the early symptoms of syphilis in men?

Early symptoms of syphilis in men may include small papules, with the characteristic lesion of early syphilis being a chancre. From the infection with the syphilis spirochete to the appearance of skin symptoms, it usually takes about three weeks on average. The syphilis chancre in men is typically found on the genitals, though a minority may appear in the mouth. The earliest form of a chancre is a solitary papule, which gradually develops into a round or oval-shaped ulcer. The ulcer has clear boundaries, slightly raised edges, and a clean base, feeling firm like cartilage to the touch, without significant pain. When a chancre appears, if a secondary bacterial infection occurs, pain may arise. Men infected with syphilis must seek early treatment as early-stage syphilis can be completely cured.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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How to identify if it is syphilis rash?

To determine if it is syphilis rash, one can usually judge by the symptoms. The appearance of syphilis rash lacks obvious distinctive features, typically manifesting as red macules and papules all over the body, some might be patches. There are nodules on the skin, pustules, and some might also develop ulcers. After the appearance of syphilis rash, it generally does not cause intense itching and manifests symmetrical copper-red papules in the palms and soles of the feet, which is typically seen in secondary syphilis. If there has been unprotected sexual activity and these rashes appear on the limbs and trunk, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department in a standard hospital for specific examination. Many skin diseases have similar symptoms, and it is usually difficult to diagnose based solely on the appearance of the lesions.

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Written by Cui Lin Jing

Dermatology

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What are the symptoms of tertiary syphilis?

Tertiary syphilis mainly occurs two to three years, or even five to ten years or longer, after infection. The primary skin manifestations are gummas, which often occur on the extensor side of the lower legs, and can present as ulcerations, erosions, nodules, and hyperplasia. It may also involve bones, joints, the heart, and blood vessels. The main manifestations include aortitis, aortic valve insufficiency, and aortic aneurysms. When the nervous system is involved, it can present as spinal tuberculosis and general paralysis, which are symptoms of paralytic dementia. The diagnosis of tertiary syphilis requires serological tests and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. The treatment involves primarily penicillin and benzathine penicillin, with erythromycin or tetracycline as alternatives for patients allergic to penicillin, and requires a longer course of treatment.