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Syphilis

Montage of people. Syphilis is easy to cure in its early stages.

The sexual behaviors that spread syphilis also spread other STDs, like HIV.

  • Syphilis is easy to cure in its early stages.
  • Signs and symptoms of syphilis include a firm, round, small, and painless sore on the genitals, anus, or mouth, or a rash on the body, especially on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.
  • In 2008, 63% of the reported primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis cases were among men who have sex with men (MSM).
  • During 2004–2008, rates of P&S syphilis increased the most among 15–24 year-old men and women.

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