iagnose and treat syphilis, there is no excuse for anyone in the U.S. to suffer the last stage ofsyphilis. Alternatives to penicillin are necessary because many people are allergic to penicillin and in some people it is noteffective in treating syphilis. Early detection of syphilis disables the disease completely. In pregnant women, earlydetection of the infection can reduce the chances of the fetus becoming infected. Syphilis is sexually a transmitted disease, and is usually transmitted by sexual contact or kissing. The way it infects isfrom the secretions emitted from the sores, and the bacterium gets into small tears or cuts on the genitalia. Unlike AIDS,infection from contaminated objects is rare, because drying quickly kills the organisms. You cannot obtain syphilis fromcasual hugging, or from toilet seats in dirty bathrooms. The way you can prevent contraction of syphilis is to use acondom, or sustain from sexual activity all together. If you do see any early signs of syphilis, contact a doctor rightaway, and it can almost certainly be cured in the primary and early secondary stages. ...
