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Let’s
beat syphilis.
Syphilis is spreading fast among gay
and bisexual men in Boston. You can help stop its spread
by learning more about the disease and getting tested.
This site provides the information you need.
Make syphilis testing part of your routine.
If you’re
sexually active, make STD
testing part of your routine.
You have a couple of testing options:
- Visit a testing site for free or low-cost testing
- Get
tested at your own doctor’s
office or health center
Syphilis is curable.
Syphilis is treated with antibiotics and can be cured – but it’s
important to be tested early. Untreated, syphilis can cause blindness,
heart problems, and brain damage. Routine testing can help you and your
partners stay safe.
Additional Information
Learn more about syphilis by reading the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Syphilis Fact Sheet. You can also read about Gay and Bisexual Men and STDs, another resource provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Please note, all fact sheet files are in Adobe PDF format. If the link appears to be broken, or you know you need a PDF reader, please visit the Adobe download page.
If you would like to see a picture of what signs or symptoms of this might looks like, please click here.
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