Dr. Thomas P. Habif, MD discusses Secondary Syphilis STD. See some-more during www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!! Introduction Secondary syphilis is characterized by mucocutaneous lesions, the flulike syndrome, as well as universal adenopathy. Secondary syphilis formula from distribution of the spirochete to all viscera as well as ends when the studious mounts the successful defence response. It starts we estimate 2 to 8 weeks after the coming of the chancre. The first chancre might still be present. The …