I’m pregnant. How does syphilis affect my baby?
If you are pregnant and have syphilis, you can give the infection to your unborn baby. Having syphilis can lead to a low birth weight baby. It can also make it more likely you will deliver your baby too early or stillborn (a baby born dead). To protect your baby, you should be tested for syphilis during your pregnancy and at delivery and receive immediate treatment if you test positive.
An infected baby may be born without signs or symptoms of disease. However, if not treated immediately, the baby may develop serious problems within a few weeks. Untreated babies can have health problems such as cataracts, deafness, or seizures, and can die.
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HE DID WHAT?
A cheating spouse or signficant other can be a source of infection. If you believe your boyfriend/girlfriend has been unfaithful, you must get tested. Regular testing can literally save your life...
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Men account for more than 75% of new syphilis infections in Houston
Trend data shows that men who have sex with men(MSM)* account for three quarters (75 percent) of all primary and secondary syphilis cases. Primary and secondary syphilis are the most infectious stages of the disease, and if not adequately treated, can lead to visual impairment and stroke. Syphilis infection can also place a person at increased risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection. Surveillance data from several major cities throughout the country indicate that an average of 4 in 10 MSM with syphilis are also infected with HIV.
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How do I know if I have syphilis?
Symptoms of syphilis in adults can be divided into stages. Here are very brief explanations of them:Primary Stage - Visible sore or sores, can be painless and last for 3 - 6 weeks. Will usually go away without treatment, but the infection is still present. Secondary Stage - Skin rashes can occur in your mouth, vagina, anus and on hands or feet. The rash is typically reddish brown and can be accompanied by headaches, fever and more. These will eventually subside, but from there the infection becomes more serious.Late Stages - Can include numbness, paralysis, blindness, dementia, organ failure and death.If you believe you have been infected - GET TESTED IMMEDIATELY
Know your status - GET TESTED
Knowing your status is the first step in protecting yourself from STDs/STIs. If you are sexually active, always get tested at least twice per year and practice safe sex by using a condom at all times. STDs can be transmitted through anal, oral or vaginal sex. A few of the most common infections are listed below, with links to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website and symptom information.
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