Syphilis Images
The images below depict symptoms of STDs and are intended for educational use only.
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Darkfield micrograph of Treponema pallidum.
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Primary stage syphilis sore (chancre) on the surface of a tongue.
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Lesions of secondary syphilis.
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Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the palms of the hands. Referred to as "palmar lesions."
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Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the bottoms of the feet. Referred to as “plantar lesions.”
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Secondary syphilis rash on the back.
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Primary stage syphilis sore (chancre) on glans (head) of the penis.
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Primary stage syphilis sore (chancre) inside the vaginal opening.
Page last reviewed: February 3, 2016