Syphilis can be divided into three stages: stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3, and the symptoms of each stage are different. The first stage of syphilis in boys is characterized by a hard chancre and enlarged lymph nodes, the second stage can present a generalized rash, and the third stage will appear to invade the nerves, bones, heart and other systems.
1. Symptoms of stage I syphilis: at first small red spots on the genitals, which then form painless ulcers; 1 to 2 weeks after the chancre appears, the lymph nodes in the groin or near the affected area may be noticeably enlarged, but there is no pain.
2. Symptoms of stage 2 syphilis: red or reddish-brown flat warts, papules, plaques, etc., similar to ordinary skin diseases, usually not itchy or only slightly itchy, and after a period of time some of the skin lesions may subside.
3. Symptoms of Stage III Syphilis: Untreated or inadequate treatment of Stage I and Stage II syphilis can easily lead to Stage III syphilis, which is mainly characterized by permanent skin and mucous membrane damage, and can invade the bones, heart, nervous system, etc., resulting in osteosyphilis, cardiovascular syphilis, and neurosyphilis.
Syphilis is a kind of infectious disease that can’t be cured by itself, early syphilis can be cured, while late syphilis has formed damage that is difficult to recover, the boys appeared to be syphilitic, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.