Three Boca players have been infected with syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, according to reports in the last few hours.
Three players of Mouth they would have been infected syphilisa sexually transmitted infection, as emerged in the last few hours.
Although the club had planned to preserve the news, it quickly spread and the name of the disease became a trend on social networks despite the fact that It is not yet known who the infected players would be..
What is syphilis
According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria that can be prevented and cured. However, if left untreated it can cause serious health problems.”
The route of transmission of this infection can be during oral, vaginal and anal sex, while it can cause the death of the fetus or newborn if it occurs in pregnant people.
“The correct and systematic use of condoms during sexual relations can prevent this disease,” the WHO clarifies on its official website.
What are its symptoms: the WHO details that there are several stages
Primary syphilis
- It lasts about 21 days.
- A round, painless, usually hard sore first appears on the genitals, anus, or other parts. This sore is called a chancre.
- The chancre can go unnoticed and heals in 3 to 10 days.
- If left untreated, the disease progresses to the second stage.
Secondary syphilis
- A non-itchy rash develops, usually on the palms and soles of the feet.
- White or gray lesions also appear in warm, moist areas, such as the vaginal lips and anus, at the site of the chancre.
- The symptoms disappear without treatment.
latent syphilis
- It often causes no symptoms.
- If it is not treated, after a few years the tertiary and final stage begins.
- Tertiary syphilis can cause brain and cardiovascular diseases, among other conditions.
Treatment
Syphilis can be treated and cured with an injection of benzathine penicillin, although there are also second-hand treatments thanks to antibiotics such as doxycycline, ceftriaxone and azithromycin.
Source: Ambito
