Syphilis

Syphilis; sexually; transmitted; diseases; young; people; youth; pox; STD; STI; infections;

Contents

• More information about syphillis
•  Resources

Syphilis is rarer these days than it was once. Syphillis is easily treated but can have serious complications if not treated soon after infection.

Both men and women can have syphillis, and it can be passed from an infected pregnant woman to her unborn baby.

Warning:
If you suspect you have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), don't give it to others, get tested and treated quickly.

More information about syphillis

For information about the effects of a syphillis infection, diagnosis and treatment have a look at the pamphlet 'Syphillis' on the site of the Sexually Transmitted Disease Services in South Australia.
http://www.stdservices.on.net/publications/pdf/Syphillis.pdf

Resources

South Australia

• The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS)
  - Central: 57 Hyde St, Adelaide
  - South: 50a Beach Rd, Christies Beach
  - North: 6 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth
  - West: 51 Bower St, Woodville
• Youth Health line  1300 13 17 19
• Clinic 275 (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Services of the South Australian Department of Health)
  (08) 8222 7057 Country callers 1800 806 490.
  http://www.stdservices.on.net
• Shine SA
  http://www.shinesa.org.au
  Sexual Healthline 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday: 1300 883 793
  Country callers 1800 188 171
• Your doctor.

Australia

• Sexual health information developed by Australian researchers:
  http://www.yoursexhealth.org/

The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see a doctor, or ring the Youth Healthline on 1300 13 17 19 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia).