Syphilis spreads primarily through vaginal, anal or oral sex, Shen explains. Condoms greatly reduce risk, but they do not fully eliminate it because the bacteria can still enter through tiny breaks in ...

Syphilis is a treatable infection - especially in its primary and secondary stages. It is more difficult to treat in its tertiary stage. Primary and secondary syphilis can be successfully treated with ...

Syphilis isn't on the list of STIs we hear a lot about, really. We're well aware how rife chlamydia and gonorrhoea are for younger people (16-24s are the most likely to have these), but syphilis seems ...

Patients aged between 40 and 49 years, heterosexual patients, and patients diagnosed in the emergency department are the least likely patient groups to complete syphilis treatment. Only slightly more ...

Syphilis cases have been rising at an alarming rate in the United States, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As concerns for syphilis and sexually ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It can be transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex, as well as through ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most women with syphilis during pregnancy received timely prenatal care. Substance use or a history of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Targeted routine syphilis screening may identify pregnant women who need syphilis treatment. History of syphilis ...

In the study, the highest risk of maternal syphilis was found in Black mothers, women aged 24 and under, unmarried women, and ...

Public Health England said infections have soared a whopping 97% since 2012, with 5,920 new cases diagnosed last year. But while many of us have a rough idea about some of the symptoms – there are ...

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have become a widespread health problem, accounting for an estimated 37.4 crore new infections each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This ...