SYPHILIS: What Are Warning Signs/Symptoms? What Does it Look Like? (Photos here) What Are the Disease Stages? | Dr. Jen Caudle

PENICILLIN IS THE CURE | Syphilis can be treated with as little as one shot of penicillin if caught early. Syphilis is a treatable infection. This means if you test positive for syphilis, you can be cured with as little as one shot of penicillin. The earlier you catch the infection, the easier it is to treat. So, make sure you and your partner get tested today! Testing is free or low cost at all the State of Alaska Public Health Centers. Call or visit your local public health center or Title X c

SYPHILIS SPREAD | Can I spread syphilis if I don’t have any symptoms of syphilis? Yes – you can! Syphilis can hide in plain sight, meaning you can have no visible symptoms but still carry the infection. Anyone who is infected can pass the infections to others, which is why it is important to get tested any time you have a new sexual partner. Not sure where to get tested? Alaska’s public health centers offer free or low-cost testing to all. Call or visit your local public health center or Title X

Don’t fool around with syphilis! 🙅‍♀‍ Not everyone who has syphilis has symptoms 🤒 That’s why it’s so important to have a regular sexual health test. For those with symptoms, the first signs are the appearance of sores or ulcers at the site of the infection. Find out how to protect you and your partner: https://www.health.gov.au/campaigns/dont-fool-around-with-syphilis #DontFoolAroundWithSyphilis #SexualHealth #STIs #SyphilisOutbreak #SafeSex | Australian Government Department of Health, Disab