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Syphilis is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection that can progress through four different stages if left untreated ⤵️ 1️⃣ Primary - An ulcer (“chancre”) appears several weeks after exposure and progresses to a painless, draining lesion. The sore will typically resolve without treatment, but the client remains infectious! ⚠️ 2️⃣ Secondary - The client develops systemic, flu-like symptoms 🤒 such as a sore throat, malaise, headache, fever, and muscle aches. An important symptom to know for this stage is a rash that usually occurs on mucous membranes, palms of hands, soles of feet, andu002For the trunk. This rash typically resolves within 4-12 weeks. 3️⃣ Latent - During this stage, there are no 🚫 symptoms present. The latent phase can last from 1 year to lifelong. 4️⃣ Tertiary - If untreated, syphilis can progress to this final stage. It may impact any organ system and can cause severe medical complications! 🚨 📌 Save this for your nursing school and Next Generation NCLEX studying!