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

followed by rashes, and then enters a symptom-free latent phase. Some people may develop tertiary syphilis, which can cause organ damage and be life-threatening if untreated. Diagnosis requires ...

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

"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.

Some symptoms that may develop after the initial stage (after the chancre) include a rash on ... Yes, syphilis can have a serious impact on women who are pregnant. “Untreated syphilis can ...

Even untreated, the primary lesion on the skin ... [4] Figure 4. Secondary syphilis (rash). Figure courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Signs of Congenital Syphilis Most infants ...

Syphilis patients may develop sores on their genitals and mouths in a few weeks after infection, followed by rashes on their ... serious health effects if left untreated.

Linn County saw a decrease in syphilis cases in 2024, Health Officer Dr. Adam Brady told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - There has been a rise in reported cases of congenital syphilis (CS) -- people passing down syphilis to ...