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How is Syphilis chronic? Members state they have it? I thought it was curable?
Syphilis is curable with the proper medication. The infection is easier to cure in the early stages. If a person
has syphilis for a long period of time the infection will still be cured but any damage that is done could be
permanent. Untreated syphilis progresses into more advantaged stage. A person could have syphilis for
years and not realize it.
It is important to get tested for the infection during a regular sexually transmitted disease checkup.
The only time Syphilis is chronic (long-term) is when the infection is not treated. If you want to read more
about syphilis go to the following website.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
After syphilis treatment is completed a doctor is likely to retest their patient for syphilis. Syphilis treatment
Could last 10-14 days. For treatment guidelines go to the following website.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/treatment.htm
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