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Syphilis starts with a painless sore in your mouth or on your genitals that you may not notice. This will go away without treatment, but syphilis bacteria are still in your body causing harm. Other signs to look for include a body rash, white or red patches in your mouth, and wart-like growths. Syphilis can also be spread from a pregnant person to their baby.
Schedule an appointment with a medical provider to be tested for syphilis with a blood test as soon as possible if you think you may have syphilis.
Syphilis is cured with antibiotics from your health care provider. Your treatment plan will depend on how long you have had syphilis. After finishing treatment, you are cured.
If you are exposed to syphilis, you can get it again even after completing treatment. It’s important that all sex partners are also tested and treated at the time of your diagnosis.
