Everything you need to know about syphilis.


Sexually active people can get syphilis through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a partner who has syphilis. Data from the CDC highlights a higher rate of syphilis amongst certain minority groups.*

*U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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What are the symptoms of syphilis?

Infected people may experience painless ulcers, sores, vaginal discharge or wart-like growths on genitals, rectum, or mouth. People may also experience rashes, small bumps or ulcers on their skin, palms, or soles. Additional common symptoms include fatigue, itching, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, or rectal lining inflammation.

What puts me at risk for syphilis?

Risk of syphilis results from unprotected sexual contact with one or multiple partners who is/are currently infected with syphilis. It is possible for a person to be infected with syphilis without having symptoms (i.e., “asymptomatic”) and still transmit the infection to another. 


There are answers waiting for you. If you need help, please refer the resources listed here. If you do not have access to a healthcare provider, please contact your local public health department.


  1. CDC Syphilis information  
  2. National Coalition of STD Directors 
  3. American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) 
  4. Telling Your Partner You Have an STD (TeensHealth) 
  5. Find my public health department