SyphilisTreatment
Syphilis can usually be treated with a short course of antibiotics.
overview
Syphilis is a type of sexually transmitted infection.
symptoms
Symptoms of syphilis include small sores around your genitals or bottom, a rash (usually on your hands or feet) and white patches in your mouth.
treatments_overview
Syphilis is treated with an antibiotic injection or antibiotic tablets.
causes
Syphilis is mainly spread through vaginal, anal or oral sex, or by sharing sex toys with someone who's infected.
prevention
You can reduce your chances of getting syphilis by using a condom or a dental dam during sex, including oral sex, and not sharing sex toys.
Page last reviewed: 07/02/2019
Next review due: 07/02/2022