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 Had Protected Sex… Still Got Syphilis

I Had Protected Sex… Still Got Syphilis

Finding out you may have syphilis after having protected sex can feel confusing, frustrating, and…
I Thought It Was Just Allergies… Until It Was Syphilis

I Thought It Was Just Allergies… Until It Was Syphilis

It can be surprisingly easy to mistake a sexually transmitted infection for something much more…
Why One Round of Antibiotics Might Not Be Enough

Why One Round of Antibiotics Might Not Be Enough

Antibiotics can be very effective, but in some situations, one round of treatment does not…
That Joint Pain and Rash Combo Is a Red Flag

That Joint Pain and Rash Combo Is a Red Flag

Joint pain and a rash showing up at the same time can be easy to…
My Partner Had Syphilis But Never Told Me

My Partner Had Syphilis But Never Told Me

Learning that a partner had syphilis and never told you can bring up a mix…
That Mouth Sore Could Be Syphilis (Not a Canker Sore)

That Mouth Sore Could Be Syphilis (Not a Canker Sore)

Finding a sore in your mouth can be unsettling, especially if it does not look…