Compared with normal babies, babies with syphilis will have a lot of differences, such as thin body size, pale face, and may have generalized lymph node swelling, fever, rhinitis, and skin lesions such as blisters, papules, and maculopapular rashes, and the specific symptoms vary from person to person.
Syphilis is a common chronic disease, mainly caused by syphilis spirochete infection. If a pregnant woman has syphilis herself, it is very likely that her baby will be born with syphilis spirochetes.
Generally speaking, most babies born with syphilis have no obvious symptoms, but look thinner, have loose and pale skin, and develop rhinitis and enlarged lymph nodes all over the body. At the same time, some babies with syphilis may have a fever, low-grade fever, and a hoarse cry.
As the disease progresses, babies with syphilis will gradually start to develop different kinds of skin lesions, such as blisters, papules and maculopapular rashes, mainly on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and nostrils, etc. If left untreated, babies with syphilis are likely to have a higher risk of developing syphilis. If left untreated, it is likely to cause permanent damage to the baby’s skin, nerves and bones.
Therefore, once the baby has abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to immediately seek medical attention for examination, and try to achieve early detection and early treatment to avoid aggravation of the condition.