Why testing matters

• Don’t ignore the early signs

  Syphilis may begin with a painless sore, followed by rash, fever, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes in later stages.

• Symptoms may disappear, but infection stays

  Even when symptoms fade, syphilis remains in the body and can still be passed to others.

• Late-stage syphilis is dangerous

  If untreated, it can cause serious damage to the brain, nerves, heart, and other organs — even leading to death.