10 Syphilis Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2018. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats18/syphilis.htm
- 2. Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (HIS). The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd Edition (ICHD-3) – www.ichd-3.org
3. Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are a crucial component of a person’s immune system. They can be found all over our bodies, connected by a complex array of lymphatic vessels. The lymph nodes filter pathogens and play a very important role in cell-mediated immunity. Many condition may cause lymph nodes to become swollen and depending on the cause and location of the inflammation, a specific group of lymph nodes located near the problem will swell.
Given the fact that most cases of syphilis start in the pelvic region, it is common to find swollen lymph nodes in the same area. Nevertheless, other lymph nodes including the ones located in the neck can be affected as well.
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