Top 5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Nigeria – Number 5 Can Cause Brain Damage and Cause Madness

5. Syphilis

The incidence of syphilis has also gone up by 134% in men over the last five years. Syphilis. Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity, including oral and anal sex.

Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum and it is the only known sexually transmitted disease that causes madness.

Yes long-term infection with syphilis can cause brain damage and blindness. The disease can complicate the life of an individual in the long run if left untreated.

There are 4 stages of syphilis each with its distinct features.

NB The truth about Staphylococcus By now you must have noticed that we omitted staphylococcus aureus from the list, yes unlike what you see quacks advertising in buses and vans, Tvs and radio Staphylococcus aureus infection is not considered as a sexually transmitted disease , Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that many people have on their skin or in their nose. It can be transmitted via skin to skin contact. Although the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain has been implicated in many infection the condition has not been classified as such.