what are the four stages of syphilis
There are three stages of syphilis: 1  Primary stage: In this stage, syphilis causes a painless sore (called a chancre) on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. 2  It usually forms after a few weeks or months after being infected, and it goes away after a few weeks.
1 Latent stage: This stage of syphilis happens after it moves from the secondary stage, and it causes no symptoms. 2  A person can have latent syphilis for many years. 3  Tertiary stage: There are several ways that this late stage of syphilis may affect the body.
1 Secondary stage: In this stage, symptoms may be more widespread and may include a fever, rash, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. 2  This stage usually occurs about two to 12 weeks after the sores first appear. 3  Latent stage: This stage of syphilis happens after it moves from the secondary stage, and it causes no symptoms.