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the pathobiology of syphilis - Coggle Diagram
the pathobiology of syphilis
acquired syphilis (through sex and blood)
early syphilis
primary syphilis
Mononuclear leukocytic infiltration, macrophages, and lymphocytes
Swelling and proliferation of small blood vessels
Appearance of chancre 3-4 weeks after infection
secondary syphilis
Swelling and dilatation of blood vessels in the dermis
Epidermal hyperplasia and neutrophilic infiltration
Inflammatory cell infiltrate, predominantly plasma cell
6 weeks after appearance of chancre
Generalized or local rash
Mucosal lesions with many treponemes
latent syphilis
No symptoms of infection
late syphilis
tertiatary syphilis
Small vessel inflammation (endarteritis obliterans)
Granulomatous lesions (gumma) containing central necrosis, inflammatory cells, such as lymphocytes, macrophages, plasma cells and fibroblasts.
Can involve skin, mucosae, nervous system,
cardiovascular system and tissues
congenital syphilis (through mother to child)