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… Transmitted Infections Series What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The … early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close …
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… Condition Basics What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection … you don't have symptoms. But you still have syphilis. You can get syphilis without having …
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… Overview Syphilis develops in four stages. Each stage … Primary stage During the primary stage of syphilis, one or more sores (chancres) form at … the chancre has healed, the person still has syphilis. They can still pass the infection to …
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… Overview Congenital syphilis occurs when syphilis isn't treated during pregnancy and is … the placenta . A baby can be infected with syphilis any time during pregnancy or during …
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… virus (HIV) , which causes AIDS. Syphilis . Trichomoniasis . Left untreated, … not being able to have a baby (infertility). Syphilis can cause problems with pregnancy, … most common STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are caused by bacteria and are …
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… untreated partner or partners. Guidelines for syphilis The Public Health Agency of Canada … that all pregnant women be screened for syphilis because of the severe consequences of … or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be done: footnote 2 …
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… Congenital Hydrocele Congenital Syphilis Contraceptive Sponge for Birth … for Birth Control Sports Hernia Stages of Syphilis Storing Breast Milk Subchorionic … of Pelvic Infection Symptoms of Pregnancy Syphilis Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Stress …
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… Questions About Sexual Orientation Congenital Syphilis Contraceptive Sponge for Birth … Periods Molluscum Contagiosum Myomectomy Neurosyphilis Other Health Problems Caused by … Talking With Your Partner About Sex Stages of Syphilis Surgical Removal of Genital Warts by …
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… Overview Neurosyphilis refers to the infection of the brain and spinal cord by the syphilis bacteria. This can lead to … of vision, and altered mental abilities. Neurosyphilis can affect many different body …
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… a sexually transmitted infection , such as syphilis or active herpes. Drug use People who … transmitted or blood-borne infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, … worse because of HIV. You may be tested for: Syphilis . Hepatitis A , hepatitis B , and …
