Syphilis

Syphilis is a serious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Once syphilis enters the body, it can damage organs and the nervous system. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics.

• About Syphilis
  General Information about syphilis, including: fact sheets, syphilis information for women and men who have sex with men, symptoms, complications, prevention and treatment.
  
  
• For Health Professionals
  Information specific to health care providers regarding guidelines, treatment, testing, and reporting.
  
  
• STD Statistics
  Reports and disease statistics for syphilis in Minnesota.