stepsfacts on Instagram: "Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. It progresses through distinct stages: primary syphilis presents with a painless chancre at the site of inoculation; secondary syphilis manifests with a diffuse maculopapular rash (often involving the palms and soles), condylomata lata, and systemic symptoms; latent syphilis remains asymptomatic; and tertiary syphilis can lead to neurosyphilis, cardiovascular complications (such as