Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease with 4 stages — the primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages. Though they are named in a numbered order, the symptoms don’t always follow the same order, and there may be periods when they overlap. Among the earliest symptoms is the appearance of a syphilis sore, also known as […]

Syphilis is a highly infectious bacterial disease often spread through sexual activity, including oral and anal sex. Usually, the patient is unaware he or she has the disease, and unknowingly transmits it to his or her partner. Here’s what you need to know about the stages of syphilis symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment.  A person suspected […]