Category: Syphilis
A bacterial infection that progresses in stages, with symptoms ranging from sores to rashes to severe complications if left untreated.
The Chancre on Your Lip or Tongue You Probably Ignored
A small sore on your lip or tongue is easy to dismiss. Maybe you thought…
Syphilis in Straight Men – Why It’s Often Missed
Syphilis is often talked about in ways that make some people assume it only affects…
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.…