Symptoms:

• Sometimes none at all, but can be detected by a blood test.
• Painless sores on the penis, mouth or anus.
• Rash on the body.
• Flu-like symptoms.

Treatment: Regular visits to the Clinic

• If treated early Syphilis can be completely cured with a course of antibiotics.

If left untreated Syphilis can cause mental illness, blindness heart disease or even death.

Prevention:

• Syphilis is present in blood and other body fluids and can be passed on through contact with these.
• Using condoms will reduce the risk of infection.