Can You Die From Syphilis

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Syphilis and HIV (SYPHILIS 2011)

I recently submitted a question regarding syphilis and HIV and you were very brief in your response, indicating that you were confused about my question. Without regard to your opinion about my safe sex practices, the question I was asking was how...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thanks for clarifying your question. If you've been completely faithful to your partner for the last two years and recently tested positive for syphilis, you either have had syphilis for quite some time or you contracted it from your... Read more »

cd4 cells syphilis and HIV

I've had hiv for 20+ years, and my cd4 cells have been good for 12 years (about 600+) I had... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

"Help my sister and myself! Syphilis concern.... Real worried"

Hi A few months back I noticed on my sisters feet crusty blisters, it was not a blister with a... Read more »

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Canada: Syphilis Kills Five Alberta Babies

Alberta health officials are grappling with an ongoing syphilis outbreak that has led to the deaths of five infants since 2005. "[Congenital syphilis] is totally preventable," said Dr. James Talbot, associate medical health officer for Capital... Read more »

Canada: Alberta Syphilis Awareness Campaign Scratched by Health Minister

Health Minister Ron Liepert said Thursday he does not support a general syphilis education campaign in Alberta, where some public health experts believe the disease has reached a critical level. Syphilis rates in Alberta began to rise in 2005.... Read more »

Syphilis

What is syphilis? How common is syphilis? How do people get syphilis? What are the signs and symptoms in adults? How does syphilis affect a pregnant woman and her baby? How is syphilis diagnosed? What is the link between syphilis and... Read more »

Arizona: Syphilis Rates in Maricopa County Among the Worst in the Nation

While the rest of the country celebrates record-low syphilis rates, Arizona's most populous county is experiencing the infection at epidemic proportions. Syphilis rates jumped from 709 cases in Maricopa County (Phoenix) in 2000 to 848 cases in 2001.... Read more »

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Syphilis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi Guys,

I have a question: If I would have been infected with syphilis about FOUR YEARS ago, would I have noticed by now? I do remember having a small pimple-like thing near my penis. It was a small pimple, it was quite sensitive and sometimes it... Read more »

Tired of condemnation of those dying or have died

Posted by Anonymous

It has taken me five years to finally stand up to anyone who
has said or says "I should be quiet, don't cause a scene, etc."

Well, I'm no longer able to be quiet, sorry if it embarrasses my family and friends, my church, my pastor, my religion,... Read more »

Syphilis and Herpes 1/2

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anybody knows how accurate it is testing for Syphilis at 1 week after exposure.. I tested negative 7 days post exposure, I didn't get the typical 'chancre', but I'm still a little concerned.. since there are rare cases where you might have it... Read more »

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal

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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
By MATT CRENSON
AP National Writer

January 27, 2005, 7:26 AM EST

A recent rise in syphilis rates in the United States is probably due to
natural cycles rather than an increase in unsafe sex or other behaviors,
accordin... Read more »

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