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.

A 25-year-old man with no major medical conditions presented with two painless ulcerated lesions in the midline of the lips. The round ulcers measured 0.8 cm to 2.4 cm in diameter with clean, smoot ...

Syphilis causes similar symptoms in females and males. A person may first notice sores on the body, including on the vagina or vulva. Other symptoms can include a rash, fever, sore throat, headaches, ...

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