Doctors are being forced to ration penicillin as syphilis cases soar amid the “out of control” rise of sexually transmitted ...

Two sexually transmitted infections are spreading faster than ever. Our expert guide tells you everything you need to know, ...

In a concerning development that has caught the attention of public health officials nationwide, syphilis - a sexually transmitted infection once considered ...

Syphilis patients may develop sores on their genitals and mouths in a few weeks after infection, followed by rashes on their palms and other parts of the body. The disease can cause serious health ...

The sores typically develop on or in the: mouth anus penis vagina Babies can also contract syphilis if their mother has an untreated infection. Besides chancres, which are often painless ...

"Getting tested for STIs on a regular basis is an important action that all New Yorkers can take to optimize their health," health officer Wendy Wilcox said.

The classic features of secondary syphilis are skin rash (generalized, with prominence on the palms and soles), lymphadenopathy, and mucous membrane involvement with mucous patches or condylomata ...

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 ...

APH using Syphilis Point-of-Care Rapid Testing & Immediate Treatment Evaluation (SPRITE) clinics for early testing and ...