Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases are at an all-time high throughout the UK and health experts say the absence of proper ...

Syphilis has long been difficult to eradicate—and it’s having another resurgence. In the United States alone, more than 171,000 cases of the sexually-transmitted infection were reported in 2021, up 68 ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. There are four stages of syphilis. The infection is curable, especially with early diagnosis and treatment. Untreated ...

“In the secondary stage, rough red or reddish-brown rashes will appear on the palms and soles while other rashes could appear ...

that broadened definition of congenital syphilis. Figure courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The stage of infection can also complicate screening. If the woman is tested too ...

Whether persons who are serofast are at risk for progression to later stages of infection, that is, neurosyphilis or cardiovascular syphilis is unclear. However, given the rarity of neurosyphilis ...

Hair loss is one possible symptom of the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. It’s thought to occur due to an immune response to the bacteria causing the infection. Syphilis is a sexually ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to severe health issues if untreated and according to the CDC, it progresses through stages. It typically begins with a painless sore on ...

As we mark Sexual Health Week (February 10-16th, 2025), the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health1 would like to emphasize the importance of sexual health as a key component of overall health ...