Syphilis

 

Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

 

• Syphilis can be passed on easily through vaginal, anal and oral sex

 

• Often syphilis has no symptoms

 

• Syphilis does not go away and can cause serious health problems

 

• Syphilis is easy to test for and easy to treat. Treatment cures the infection

 

• Risk of infection is reduced if you always use a condom for all types of sex

 

• The only way to know for sure, if you have syphilis is to be tested