Category: Syphilis
A bacterial infection that progresses in stages, with symptoms ranging from sores to rashes to severe complications if left untreated.
The Flu-Like Symptoms That Are Actually Secondary Syphilis
Feeling run-down, achy, or mildly feverish often makes people think of a cold, the flu,…
Neurosyphilis: When It Reaches Your Brain
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can often be treated successfully, especially when it…
The Chancre That Doesn’t Hurt – Why That’s Scary
A sore that does not hurt can be surprisingly easy to ignore. That is one…
That Sore That Healed Itself… But the Infection Didn’t
It can be confusing when a sore appears, then seems to heal on its own.…
Why Your “Ingrown Hair” or Razor Bump Might Be Syphilis
It is easy to assume a small bump near the bikini line, genitals, anus, or…
Can Condoms Fully Protect You From Syphilis?
Condoms are one of the best tools available for lowering the risk of sexually transmitted…