Category: Syphilis

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

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…
That Strange White Patch in Your Mouth Could Be Syphilis

That Strange White Patch in Your Mouth Could Be Syphilis

Finding a strange white patch in your mouth can be unsettling, especially if it does…
I Had No Symptoms… Until My Syphilis Test Came Back Positive

I Had No Symptoms… Until My Syphilis Test Came Back Positive

Finding out you tested positive for syphilis when you felt completely normal can be confusing,…
Syphilis Transmission During Oral Sex – The Truth

Syphilis Transmission During Oral Sex – The Truth

Oral sex is often seen as a lower-risk sexual activity, but “lower risk” does not…