1. Syphilis can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's syphilis sore, which can occur on the genitals, anus, lips, or mouth.
2. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health problems, including damage to the brain, nerves, heart, and other organs, and can even be fatal.
3. Syphilis can be diagnosed through a blood test and can be cured with antibiotics, but the earlier it's caught and treated, the better the outcome.
4. Newborn babies can contract syphilis from their infected mother during pregnancy or delivery, which is known as congenital syphilis and can cause severe health problems or even death in the baby. Therefore, it is critical that pregnant women receive regular prenatal care and are screened for syphilis infection.
