SyphilIS more of a risk for some.
MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN
~2 out of 5 cases of syphilis are in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
20 TO 34 YEAR OLDS
52% of syphilis cases are in those aged 20 to 34 years, with 28,020 new cases in 2021.
AFRICAN AMERICANS
Syphilis is 5x as likely to occur in African Americans compared with any other race or ethnicity.
SYPHILIS SOMETHING TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT.
When you are
sexually active
If you are
sexually active,
your doctor may
talk to you about
annual STI testing.
When you are
at high risk
If you are at a
higher risk of STIs,
your doctor may
recommend you get
tested more often.
When you are
pregnant
Your doctor may
recommend that
you get tested for
syphilis during your
prenatal visits.
SyphilIS treatable.
Find out where to get tested
SYPHILIS SOMETHING
TO TALK ABOUT.
Be open and honest about your sexual history with a new partner before you have sex
Talk to your doctor about getting tested regularly
Contact all past and present partners if you test positiveSyphilIS treatable
with antibiotics.
The good news is syphilis is treatable. However, the treatment is not a vaccine, which means you or your sexual partner can be infected again if you come in contact with someone with syphilis. If you think you may be at risk, talk to your doctor about getting tested and treated if necessary.
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