The secondary stage of Treponema Pallidum occurs 1-6 months post-infection, with transient symptoms like mild fever, malaise, and a rash (including on the palms). Non-painful mucous patches on the genitals and mouth may also appear, making this the most infectious and recurrent stage.
La etapa secundaria de Treponema Pallidum ocurre 1-6 meses después de la infección, con síntomas transitorios como fiebre leve, malestar y erupción cutánea (incluyendo palmas de las manos). También pueden presentarse parches mucosos no dolorosos en genitales y boca, siendo esta la etapa más infecciosa y recurrente.
| Front | Treponema Pallidum Secondary Stage |
|---|---|
| Back | - 1-6 month post infection (asymptomatic in between) - Short, transient symptoms - Mild fever, malaise, rash on trunk and extremities (diagnostic feature on palm of hands), - Mucous patches on genitals and mouth (NON-Painful) - Most infectious stage= This stage can reoccur many time |
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