Treatment Options for Syphilis

Though old timely it is still real to contract syphilis as reported by Dr Gillian. She says that people should not be ignorant that it is a disease of the sailors since its infection is affecting the whole population and its rise amounting to 20%.

Of the many reported cases of STIs, the least number was of syphilis followed by that of genital warts and a high attack by the Chlamydia. Therefore, it can be concluded that syphilis infection is less common, but also it is on the rise according to the syphilis testing data.

Syphilis is caused by a bacterium and can be treated with antibiotics to cure it. The mode of transmission is by unprotected sex vaginal, oral, or anal sex or through sharing sex toys. It can also be transmitted to the child among the pregnant women's. It is more prevalent in the bisexual men, gays and queers though everybody could be infected at ages 20-44.

Signs and symptoms of syphilis

  • Painless ulcer on the penis or the vagina
  • A blotchy  red rash that is not itchy
  • Red spots on the palms of the hands and soles of feet
  • Flu –like symptoms, i.e. headaches, fever, swollen glands, fatigue

These symptoms may disappear even without treatment as the infection progress to the latent stage and with severe effects.

The effects of latent syphilis include:

  • Heart, brain, eyes and spine damages
  • Dementia

Treatment of Syphilis

Treatment of syphilis begins by its diagnosis through a collected patient blood sample. It can be collected while at home and then sent off via a free online syphilis testing service or by visiting a clinic nearby. The use of antibiotics can help treat and cure this infection. One does is sufficient though longer courses may be required for latent syphilis. The patient should also be put on follow-up program of blood tests to ensure they are totally cured.

It is recommendable to employ preventive measures to such attacks by using condoms and femidoms, regular screening for these STIs and sticking to one sexual partner. In the case of multiple sexual partners use protective measures and frequent visit your local sexual health clinic, especially when you start noticing the symptoms discussed above.

 

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