ALERT - Syphilis Outbreak

Syphilis Outbreak

We have recently been advised that GU Medicine are treating an increasing number of people for infectious Syphilis in the Portsmouth, South East Hampshire and Winchester areas.

You can get syphilis by having oral, vaginal or anal sex with someone who already has it. A simple blood test can determine if you are infectious. Ask at your local GU Medicine clinic or your GP.

If you have Syphilis, you (and your partner) will be treated with free antibiotics, and you will receive help to contact any previous partners so that they can also get tested.

• You may not have any symptoms, but if you do they may include; a rash or ulcer.
• It can affect men and women
• If untreated can lead to blindness, heart problems, dementia and death, and can also increase the risk of HIV transmission.

If you live in Portsmouth or South East Hampshire please call 023 9286 6796 for more details.

If you live in Winchester please call 01962 828372 for more details.

Posted: January 15 by Pete (updated May 14)