Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease. There were 146,000 new cases of syphilis (all stages) reported in 2020.
Symptoms
It usually begins as a painless sore on genital area, and is spread through direct contact with the sore during anal, oral or vaginal sex. It also can be spread mother to newborn during pregnancy or vaginal childbirth.
Health problems
It can cause serious health problems if untreated and can be transmitted to an unborn baby.
Treatments
If treated CAN be cured with an antibiotic.
Vaccine
There are no vaccines for Syphilis.
