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Syphilis is an STI that can be dated back to the 1400's. The first ever known outbreak was in Europe-- ex. Naples, Italy 1495. This bacterial infection may start out as sores but leads to harming the internal organs. Typically, the first stages include painless sores on genitals, rectum, or mouth. Then, the body starts showing rashes and the final stage may only occur years after the first two stages. The final stage may be too late to detect as it can result in brain, nerve, eyes, or heart damage. It is suggested that to prevent Syphilis you can either be abstinent, use a condom, or make sure you/your partner are checked out beforehand. Nowadays, people can treat the early stages with antibiotics or penicillin.