Syphilis was one of the most horrendous illnesses in history, beginning as weeping sores around the genitals, followed by a rash that covered the entire body. The second stage involved flu-like ...

Genital ulcers could be one of many sexually transmitted diseases or an infection that is not transmitted by sex. An expert walks you through a case. This is the first of a three-part series on ...

From the beginning, syphilis has been a deeply stigmatized, shameful disease. A letter written in June 1495 by an Italian doctor named Nicolò Squillaci contains one of the first written mentions of ...

Social media is going crazy amid speculation former President Donald J. Trump has syphilis. Democratic political consultant James Carville suggested the presidential candidate is suffering from ...

Syphilis is an STI that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. It’s possible to pass the infection to a baby during pregnancy, but effective treatment is available. Share on Pinterest ...

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 ...

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But isn't syphilis a thing of the past? Nope! Infection rates have risen in recent years. Here's what you need to know. "Safe sex" was common slogan in the 1980s when HIV was discovered and widely ...

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.

Eye syphilis is a manifestation of syphilis. Sometimes, it is the first sign of infection. It can affect almost any part of the eye and resemble a range of other eye diseases. Common symptoms of eye ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day across the globe. Syphilis is one of the most common STIs ...

The recommended treatment for syphilis is the antibiotic penicillin, specifically the type known as penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L-A). Penicillin has proven to be effective at killing Treponema ...