One of the most devastating STDs is making a comeback, so get educated about syphilis’s stages.
While treatable, syphilis can cause major long-term health problems if not addressed quickly.
Obscure symptoms and public health failures may be causing the recent rise in syphilis.
Disadvantages in dark-field microscopy have led to its replacement in syphilis detection.
Stories about syphilis have been around for more than 500 years. What's real and what's myth?
Could that peeling skin on your hands be the second stage of an STD?
Recognizing symptoms and getting treatment early protects vital organs and your nervous system.
Modern syphilis treatments save lives, but what should patients do after they're cured?
Syphilis is a dangerous infection that can cause fetal deformities or death if left untreated.
Syphilis is an STD that can lead to serious complications. Know what to look for and get help.
With infections on the rise, everyone should take precautions and know the risks.
How much do you actually know about one of the most infamous sexually transmitted diseases?
What you should know about the unwelcome comeback of one of the most feared STDs in history.
'The Great Pox' was a brutal, deadly disease that wreaked havoc on the world for centuries.
Testing for this STD is most often a two-step process, but those steps may vary.
Don’t let anything you’ve heard about syphilis prevent you from staying safe while having sex.
Failing public health systems may be responsible for the lack of timely treatment that cures CS.
Syphilis is an extremely dangerous STD, with numerous stages and potentially lethal outcomes.
Antibiotics and awareness mean syphilis isn't as dangerous as before—unless left untreated.
Although the STD can be cured in this phase, the further stages may not be as manageable.
To prevent serious problems from this STD, early treatment and frequent testing are essential.
The state's number of infants delivered with the STD increased from 8 to 106 in five years.
No longer a death sentence, this STD can be treated successfully—but it must be diagnosed early.
There may be no symptoms but regular testing is crucial to avoid serious outcomes.
The sexually transmitted infection (STI) develops over time with different signs and symptoms.
Don't let the stigma and misconceptions about syphilis make a diagnosis worse than it is.
The 2024 over-the-counter syphilis test makes screening accessible and could slow STI rates.