How can Syphilis be prevented?
Knowing that you are at risk is the first step in prevention. The surest way to avoid syphilis is not having any sexual contact with an infected person. Visible sores or rashes are not needed for transmission and syphilis can be transmitted from infected persons who are not aware of their infection. Limiting the number of your sex partners and asking all your sex partners about syphilis can reduce your risk of infection. Using latex condoms consistently and correctly can reduce the risk for syphilis but does not provide complete protection. Areas not covered by a condom can acquire and transmit syphilis even when there is no penetration or ejaculation. Getting tested for syphilis routinely, leading to early and proper treatment, can help prevent serious complications of syphilis even if you do get infected. How is Syphilis treated? Syphilis is easy to cure in its early stages. The antibiotic penicillin is used to cure a person who has had syphilis for less than a year. Other antibiotic
