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Avoid sexual contact with infected persons.

Use a dental dam or condom in every sexual encounter.

Avoid multiple sexual partners.

Avoid sharing needles.

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People who have are at risk for syphilis.

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People who have are at risk for syphilis.

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People are a gay or bisexual man

People have HIV

People are taking pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention

People have partner(s) who have tested positive for syphilis.

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Medication

Self Care

Nutrition

Specialist

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Symptoms vary as the disease progresses.

Primary stage

enlarged lymph nodes near the groin

Small, painless sores on the skin anywhere on the body, including inside the rectum and vagina

Secondary stage

Small, reddish-brown sores on the skin

sores in the mouth, vagina, or anus

Fever

Swollen lymph glands

Weight loss

Hair loss

Headache and muscle aches

Tertiary stage

Permanent organ damage

Death

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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems without treatment.

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Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

Direct contact with an infected person’s sores during sexual activity

Direct contact with the sores by kissing

Cuts, abrasions, or wounds exposed to infected sores

Infected mother to unborn child during pregnancy or childbirth

Unprotected sex

Multiple sex partners

HIV infection

Man who has sex with men