NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -The chancre is firm and painless, and it oozes fluid that contains syphilis bacteria. Sometimes, lymph nodes near the ulcer become enlarged, but remain painless. The chancre of primary syphilis usually heals after one to five weeks, although the person remains infected. At this stage, syphilis is highly contagious.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the primary stage of syphilis, one or more sores (chancres) form at the site where the bacteria entered the body. This often occurs within 3 weeks of exposure but can range from 10 to 90 days. A person is contagious during the primary stage and can easily pass the infection to others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms of primary syphilis are: Small, painless open sore or ulcer (called a chancre) on the genitals, mouth, skin, or rectum that heals by itself in 3 to 6 weeks. Enlarged lymph nodes in the area of the sore.

Detailed explanation-4: -Syphilis is a bacterial infection that’s typically spread through sexual contact. The first sign of syphilis is most commonly a painless sore, called a chancre, that develops where the bacteria entered the body. The chancre typically appears within three weeks from the time of exposure.