There are three stages of syphilis and syphilis can also have a periods with no symptoms (latent syphilis). After the initial sore has healed, without treatment, the second stage of syphilis can include a blotchy red rash, white patches in the mouth, patches of hair loss, wart like growths in the genital area and flu like symptoms. The third stage of infection is when complications occur. These can problems in your heart, nervous system and bones. During latent syphilis, there are no symptoms but you can still pass on the infection to others.