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In secondary syphilis a diffuse rash occurs, which frequently involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. There may also be sores in the mouth or vagina. | In secondary syphilis a diffuse rash occurs, which frequently involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. There may also be sores in the mouth or vagina. | ||
In latent syphilis, which can last for years, there are few or no symptoms. | In latent syphilis, which can last for years, there are few or no symptoms. | ||
In tertiary syphilis there are gumma/gummas (soft non-cancerous growths), neurological, or heart symptoms. | In tertiary syphilis there are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumma_(pathology) gumma/gummas] (soft non-cancerous growths), neurological, or heart symptoms. | ||
Syphilis has been known as "the great imitator" as it may cause symptoms similar to many other diseases. | Syphilis has been known as "the great imitator" as it may cause symptoms similar to many other diseases. | ||