Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection passed through unsafe sex. You can have Syphilis without symptoms!

Costs:
$60   - Syphilis Blood Test
$140 - Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Urine Test- Painless!
$160 - Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis Test Panel

Syphilis Fact Sheet

Symptoms of syphilis can include:
  • Painless sores on the penis, vulva, mouth or anus that heal within a few weeks.
  • Rash, often on the hands, feet or torso, appears within weeks to months.
  • Late stage syphilis can cause nerve problems, dementia, brain damage and blindness.

Who should test for syphilis?
  • If you have any of these symptoms after sexual contact with a partner you should test for syphilis
  • If you've had unsafe sex with partners who's sexual past is unknown you should test for syphilis
  • If you have any doubts after sex, even if you have NO symptoms, you should test for syphilis
We have seen patients test positive for syphilis without having any symptoms, even many months after becoming infected!

How syphilis testing is done
A simple blood test is done to test for syphilis. Testing is most accurate 1 month or longer after sexual contact. However, syphilis has been detected as early as 2 weeks after becoming infected, in some cases.

Syphilis treatment
Syphilis can be cured with the proper medication.