Tertiary Syphilis

Tertiary syphilis is the late phase of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium, which can appear years later if the disease is not treated in its early stages.

Why it matters: at this stage the infection can affect organs such as the heart, the blood vessels, and the nervous system, in addition to the skin and the bones.

Possible signs: skin lesions and slowly progressing neurological or cardiovascular problems.

Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are the ones who evaluate and follow up on syphilis in its various phases. Since this stage reflects a long-standing infection, the most sensible thing to do is to seek professional evaluation at any suspicion, without resorting to remedies on your own.