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If the symptoms of the first two stages of syphilis (primary and secondary) are ignored, why is it dangerous for a person to reach the latent stage where there are no symptoms?
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If the symptoms of the first two stages of syphilis (primary and secondary) are ignored, why is it dangerous for a person to reach the

latent stage where there are no symptoms?

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The syphilis will not effect any other parts of the body. This stage could last for years.
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The Latent stage has no symptoms which the syphilis may still affect your heart, brain, nerves, bones, and other parts of your body. This phase can last for years.
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