Sexually Transmitted Diseases

SYPHILIS

DESCRIPTION :

A treatable bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body and affect the heart, brain, nerves. Also known as "syph".

FACT SHEETS:

Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association (asha)

TO SEE A PICTURE:

Wadsworth Center NYS Department of Health

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT SYPHILIS

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATEMENT IN RI:

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House

WHAT ARE THE SYPHILIS RATES IN RHODE ISLAND?