In Tokyo, Japan, there has been a sharp increase in syphilis infections, prompting local health authorities to issue warnings. On the 9th (local time), Japanese media outlet Fuji News Network (FNN) ...

As the number of syphilis cases in the last year hits the highest amount ever reported in England since 1948, we take a look at everything you need to know about the Victorian STI. Syphilis is a ...

Syphilis is a well known sexually transmitted infection (STI), which is most commonly transmitted by having unprotected sex with someone who's infected. It should not be taken for granted as if left ...

Syphilis is a bacterial infection. It’s also a common type of sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 115,000 new cases of ...

A 28-year-old nulliparous woman presented to an ambulatory outpatient clinic with a one-month history of a nonhealing aphthous ulcer on her inner lower lip that initially caused mild discomfort when ...

Secondary syphilis is the second stage of untreated syphilis. A non-itchy rash, sore throat, fatigue, joint pain, fever, and wart-like patches are possible symptoms. If you don’t get treatment for the ...

Syphilis may still be contagious for a short time after treatment. People can take precautions to help avoid transmission before and after treatment. This can include avoiding sex for at least 1 week.

Why Should Men Who Have Sex With Men Think About Syphilis? Over the past several years, increases in syphilis among men who have sex with other men have been reported. In the recent outbreaks, 20% to ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a rise in cases of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can lead to dementia if not treated. As per the latest figures, there were 9,535 ...

Several conditions can cause a false-positive syphilis test result. However, healthcare professionals often use two different tests to diagnose a person with syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually ...