Overview Syphilis is a preventable and curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). If untreated, it can cause serious health issues. Many people with syphilis do not have symptoms or do not notice them. Syphilis is transmitted during oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion. Syphilis in pregnancy may lead to stillbirth, newborn death and babies born with syphilis (congenital syphilis ). Correct and consistent use of condoms during sex can prevent ... Syphilis is an infectious illness caused by the pathogen Treponema pallidum. This sexually transmitted disease (STD) can spread via direct contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The disease is highly contagious and can spread with sores of syphilis during direct sexual contact. Symptoms include headaches, swollen lymph glands, fatigue, fever, hair loss and aching joints. Latent syphilis After secondary syphilis ends, the period is known as the “hidden stage” starts. During this stage, there are no symptoms observed. Getting diagnosed, prevention tips, & treatment strategiesExperts agree that the first symptom of syphilis is typically a red, painless sore on your genital area, which will go away in 3 to 6 weeks. Syphilis is a highly infectious sexually...
