Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that begins as asymptomatic. It is diagnosed by a blood test.
After 21 days since exposure, painless round sores on the genitals will appear. This is typically the time that patients will present for evaluation if they have not been tested yet.
Syphilis will progress to a much more serious infection if not treated as soon as possible.
Treatment
Treatment for syphilis is an injection of penicillin. This is typically done at the health department in your home county.
After Treatment
Once treated for syphilis, your blood test will remain positive for some time. It is important to tell anyone you have testing completed with about your history of syphilis so the appropriate blood tests are ordered going forward.
Learn More About STI Testing
This article is part of Haven Health Education, where we explain sexually transmitted infections and the importance of routine STI testing so you can make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
Syphilis Testing in Greensboro and Across North Carolina
If you are looking for syphilis testing in Greensboro, North Carolina, Haven Health provides confidential, judgment-free STI testing and guidance.
Many patients have no symptoms of syphilis early on, which is why routine testing is an important part of sexual healthcare. Haven Health helps you understand your results and next steps for treatment and follow-up.
Patients from Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Kernersville, and surrounding Guilford County communities visit Haven Health for compassionate STI care.
Haven Health also offers telehealth appointments across North Carolina. If you live in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, Wilmington, or anywhere in NC, you can meet with a provider virtually to discuss symptoms and testing, and we can send you orders for testing to be completed at a lab near you.
Haven Health provides patient-centered, evidence-based STI care both in person and online across North Carolina.