Syphilis is a bacterial infection which can lead to serious illnesses.
How you get it:
Penetrative sex (vaginal or anal) and oral sex
Signs and symptoms:
A sore to start with and later a rash and flu-like symptoms
Treatment:
Can be cured with antibiotics.
If it’s not treated:
Can lead to damage of the heart, joints or nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves).
You can find more information on syphilis at NHS Inform
