Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Syphilis - Images

Basic Fact Sheet | Detailed Version | View Images of Symptoms

Click images to view full size.

Darkfield micrograph of Treponema pallidumDarkfield micrograph of Treponema pallidum.


Primary stage syphilis sore (chancre) on the surface of a tongue.Primary stage syphilis sore (chancre) on the surface of a tongue.


Lesions of secondary syphilis.Lesions of secondary syphilis.


Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the palms of the hands. Referred to as "palmar lesions."Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the palms of the hands. Referred to as "palmar lesions."


Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the bottoms of the feet. Referred to as "plantar lesions."Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the bottoms of the feet. Referred to as "plantar lesions."


Secondary syphilis rash on the back. Secondary syphilis rash on the back.


  

WARNING: the images below depicts the symptoms of STDs and are intended for educational use only. Parental caution is advised.  

 


STDs Home Page

See Also

Find an STD testing site near you.

Follow STD

Top