{"id":33508,"date":"2022-10-10T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T05:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=33508"},"modified":"2022-10-13T12:06:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T05:06:10","slug":"syphilis-rates-are-soaring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/syphilis-rates-are-soaring\/","title":{"rendered":"Syphilis Rates Are Soaring: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Syphilis is a bacterial infection most commonly spread through sexual contact.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Syphilis develops in stages, with different signs and symptoms in each stage.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Syphilis can become debilitating and even deadly if it\u2019s left untreated.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The only way to know if you have syphilis is to be tested, either through your provider or by using an at-home testing kit.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Syphilis is easily treated with the right dose of antibiotics.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay on top of your sexual health with the resources and services available through eDrugstore.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis has been around for hundreds of years. Many people assume that syphilis infections are no longer common, thanks to the wide availability of antibiotics. Unfortunately, syphilis cases have surged in the past decade, and when not treated, this disease can have devastating consequences.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Is Syphilis?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-76_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33512\" title=\"Syphilis on a screen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-76_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Syphilis on a screen\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-76_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-76_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/syphilis\/stdfact-syphilis.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact. Syphilis develops in stages, with symptoms escalating over time. This infection is caused by the bacterium <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treponema pallidum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis infections can become debilitating and even fatal if they are left untreated. Fortunately, syphilis is highly treatable when diagnosed in time. The earlier an infection is caught, the better the treatment outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Syphilis Transmission<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis is most commonly spread through sexual contact. This includes direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also spread from a pregnant person to their unborn baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many myths surrounding syphilis transmission. The most popular myth is that you can get syphilis from casual contact with everyday objects. This is not the case, however. You can\u2019t get syphilis from casual contact with objects, such as toilet seats, clothing, bathtubs, or hot tubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Syphilis Risk Factors<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who is sexually active can get syphilis. Some people are at an increased risk of contracting the disease, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have sex without using a barrier method, such as a condom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have sex with multiple partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men who have sex with men<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with HIV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Syphilis Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four stages of syphilis. Each stage has different signs and symptoms, and your risk for serious complications rises as the stages progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite well-established symptoms, syphilis can be tricky to diagnose. This is because some people can have syphilis without any symptoms. Syphilis has also been nicknamed the great imitator because its symptoms mimic other types of infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Primary Stage<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the primary stage, you may develop one or more sores on your body. These sores are often firm, round, and painless. The sores last around three to six weeks and heal on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sores typically appear where syphilis originally entered your body. They frequently show up on or near the:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lips or mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should still seek treatment if your sores have disappeared on their own. This is a sign that syphilis is progressing to the next stage (the secondary stage).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Secondary Stage<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next stage of syphilis is known as the secondary stage. During this stage, you may notice skin rashes and sores in your mouth, vagina, or anus. The rash may appear while your primary sores are healing, or it may appear several weeks after these sores have healed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rash can appear on more than one area of your body. It typically shows up on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rash might look and feel rough, red, or reddish brown. It isn\u2019t usually itchy, and it may be barely noticeable. A rash can also appear with other symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms during the secondary stage include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms will go away on their own, regardless of treatment. If you don\u2019t seek treatment, syphilis will progress to the next stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Latent Stage<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once syphilis progresses past the second stage, it will enter the latent stage. This stage is characterized by a period of no visible signs or symptoms. This stage can last for years and lead to serious health complications, including death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Tertiary Stage<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final stage of syphilis is the tertiary stage. Tertiary syphilis typically occurs 10-30 years after initial infection. Most people with untreated syphilis don\u2019t reach this stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who do, tertiary syphilis can affect many systems of the body, including the heart and blood vessels, brain, and nervous system. This can cause seriously debilitating conditions and can become life-threatening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing problems or hearing loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurosyphilis, an infection of the brain or spinal cord<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissue damage or deterioration\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Surging Syphilis Rates<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/statistics\/2020\/overview.htm#Syphilis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">133,945<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> syphilis cases were reported in the United States in 2020. This reflects an increase of 52 percent since 2016. Primary and secondary syphilis, which are the most infectious stages of syphilis, accounted for 41,655 of these cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis cases have risen in both men and women. However, cases seem to be rising more steadily in women. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/statistics\/2021\/default.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fstd%2Fstatistics%2F2020%2Fpreliminary2021.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary data for 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that these trends continued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Health Organization (WHO) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/02-09-2022-stis-in-2022-emerging-and-re-emerging-outbreaks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has reported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> similar trends across the globe. Syphilis cases have soared, as have chlamydia and gonorrhea, in different regions of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Factors Contributing to Increased Syphilis Cases<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis rates have disproportionately affected men who have sex with men and people of color for many years. In the past few years, health officials have noticed a significant uptick in syphilis cases among women and in people who identify as heterosexual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reasons for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2021\/04\/14\/986997576\/once-on-the-brink-of-eradication-syphilis-is-raging-again\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rise in syphilis cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are complex. Researchers and health officials have proposed a combination of factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited access to care. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disparities in sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, are strongly linked to limited access to insurance coverage, preventative care, screening, and treatment services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relaxed precautions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern HIV therapies and pre-exposure prophalaxis\u00a0 (PrEP) have led to many people relaxing safer sex practices. For example, people may be less likely to use barrier methods while having sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Substance use.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rates of substance use disorder and injection drug use have also risen. This is an established risk factor for risk-taking behaviors, such as unprotected sex with multiple partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online dating. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The past decade has seen a massive surge in online dating and \u201chookup\u201d culture. People now have a wider pool of potential sexual partners to choose from. This can make it more challenging to follow up with recent sexual partners after an infection is discovered.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The COVID-19 pandemic. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people experienced reduced access to preventative, screening, and testing services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health departments and community health centers were primarily focused on COVID-19 mitigation in recent years. This led to additional barriers to care for many people living in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Syphilis Treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-73_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33513\" title=\"Man holding up a pill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-73_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding up a pill\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-73_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-73_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve been diagnosed, treatment is relatively simple for primary and secondary syphilis. These stages of syphilis can be cleared up with the right antibiotic. Advanced stages of syphilis often require more intensive treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary and secondary syphilis are treated with a penicillin injection. People who are allergic to penicillin may be prescribed alternative antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone or doxycycline. After you\u2019ve finished your antibiotics, you should be tested again to ensure the infection has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstain from sex until you\u2019ve finished your treatment. You should make sure your recent sexual partners have been tested and treated for syphilis as well. It\u2019s possible to become infected with syphilis more than once.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Syphilis Prevention<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4.jpeg-30_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33514\" title=\"Colorful condoms\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4.jpeg-30_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful condoms\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4.jpeg-30_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4.jpeg-30_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who is sexually active can get syphilis. You can lower your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/syphilis\/stdfact-syphilis.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using barrier methods, such as condoms and dental dams correctly and consistently every time you have sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your sexual health status and your partner\u2019s status\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding contact with any sores on a sexual partner\u2019s body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting your number of sexual partners or being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with someone who does not have syphilis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing open and honest communication with your partner(s) about sexual health\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Know Your Status<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly common. The most common symptom of all STIs is not having any symptoms at all (being asymptomatic). The only way to confirm you have an STI, like syphilis, is to get tested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men who are sexually active should plan routine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/how-often-should-males-get-tested-for-stds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STI testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on their individual risk factors. For example, men who have multiple partners or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/men-who-sleep-with-men-arent-getting-recommended-std-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men who have sex with men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be tested more frequently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent testing is easier than ever thanks to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/can-you-test-yourself-for-stds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at-home testing kits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some at-home test kits can be delivered right to your front door. You can mail your sample and receive lab-certified results in just a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/uber-box\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber Box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which tests for syphilis as well as chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, herpes, HIV and hepatitis C. If you receive a positive result, you can schedule a free consultation with a doctor to review your results and next steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stay on Top of Your Sexual Health with eDrugstore<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. We make it easy to know your status and to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/?__mscta=2393_93984_11818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at eDrugstore.com. Take advantage of free consultations with a physician licensed to practice in your state by calling 1-800-467-5146.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights\u00a0 Syphilis is a bacterial infection most commonly spread through sexual contact. Syphilis develops in stages, with different signs and symptoms in each stage. Syphilis can become debilitating and even deadly if it\u2019s left untreated. 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