Usual location is on or near the sexual organs, but can be on the lip, tongue, finger, or any part of the body. In females, chancre is usually within the vagina. If it is not treated it will disappear spontaneously in three to six weeks. Blood test for syphilis show positive about the time that the priamry lesion dissapears. Secondary Syphilis - The most common symptom of secondary syphilis are the rashes that do not itch, are variable in appearance, and may cover the entire body or any part of it.
Commom sites are the palm of hands and soles of feet.
Large moist sores on or around the sex organs or in the mouth can occur. These sores are loaded with spirochetes, and any contact either sexual or just kissing can spread syphilis. Sore throat, headache, slight fever, red eyes, pain in the joints, and loss of hair are further symptoms. The symptoms continue from several days to a couple of months. And when they disappear for the second time like the chancre, it has entered the latent stage.