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Syphilis

Syphilis

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A sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Sexually transmitted diseases • Brain and spinal infections • Bacterial sexually transmitted diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Pelvis

Types of

Neurosyphilis
Condition

Symptoms

Eye pain
Balance problems
Fever, malaise, aches
Fever
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Syphilis
Erythromycin
5
1 review
Tetracycline
4
1 review
Benzathine penicillin
4
1 review
Doxycycline monohydrate
3
1 review
Doxycycline
1
1 review
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Tests

Hearing test
Liver function test
Ultrasound of the brain
Complete blood count
HIV test
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Risk factors

Personal

Multiple sexual partners

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