Category: Syphilis

A bacterial infection that progresses in stages, with symptoms ranging from sores to rashes to severe complications if left untreated.

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I Got Syphilis From Someone With No Visible Symptoms

I Got Syphilis From Someone With No Visible Symptoms

Finding out you may have gotten syphilis from someone who looked completely healthy can feel…
Syphilis and HIV – Why They Often Come Together

Syphilis and HIV – Why They Often Come Together

Learning that syphilis and HIV are often connected can feel worrying at first, but understanding…
Why Some People Never Show Syphilis Symptoms

Why Some People Never Show Syphilis Symptoms

Syphilis does not always cause obvious symptoms, and that can be confusing for people who…
The Syphilis Test Every Sexually Active Person Should Get

The Syphilis Test Every Sexually Active Person Should Get

Syphilis is one of those infections many people have heard of, but fewer people fully…
I Was Asymptomatic for Months… Then the Rash Hit

I Was Asymptomatic for Months… Then the Rash Hit

It can be confusing when nothing seems wrong for weeks or even months, and then…
Syphilis Is Making a Comeback – Here’s What You Need to Know

Syphilis Is Making a Comeback – Here’s What You Need to Know

Syphilis is an old infection, but it is not a thing of the past. In…