Hi everyone
I certainly don’t want to spread any panic, but I just wanted to let everyone know that we have had two recent cases of syphilis from men who found their partners on the Vancouver erotic section of Craigslist.
Just a reminder that syphilis is completely curable, but if left untreated can damage certain parts of the body e.g. brain, heart, eye’s etc.. Syphilis is particularly dangerous if the woman is pregnant. In BC last year we had a baby die from syphilis.
Any doctors office can do a test for syphilis (a simple blood test), but if you are concerned about talking to your family doctor you can always come to one of our clinics where you do not need ID or health insurance.
Here is a link to our main clinic.
http://www.stdresource.com/clinics/index.php
The most common signs for syphilis are a sore and possible rashes. It is more common for people not to have symptoms and the only way we have found syphilis is through a blood test.
Syphilis can be passed from oral, vaginal or anal sex. As syphilis is passed from skin to skin transmission, condoms will reduce your chance of getting it but it is still possible.
Here is a link for additional information on Syphilis.
http://www.stdresource.com/disease/index.php?page=edit&id=4&action=viewfull
Let us know if you want us to expand on a topic. Remember if you would like to ask me a personal question just send me a PM.
HN
www.stdresource.com
I certainly don’t want to spread any panic, but I just wanted to let everyone know that we have had two recent cases of syphilis from men who found their partners on the Vancouver erotic section of Craigslist.
Just a reminder that syphilis is completely curable, but if left untreated can damage certain parts of the body e.g. brain, heart, eye’s etc.. Syphilis is particularly dangerous if the woman is pregnant. In BC last year we had a baby die from syphilis.
Any doctors office can do a test for syphilis (a simple blood test), but if you are concerned about talking to your family doctor you can always come to one of our clinics where you do not need ID or health insurance.
Here is a link to our main clinic.
http://www.stdresource.com/clinics/index.php
The most common signs for syphilis are a sore and possible rashes. It is more common for people not to have symptoms and the only way we have found syphilis is through a blood test.
Syphilis can be passed from oral, vaginal or anal sex. As syphilis is passed from skin to skin transmission, condoms will reduce your chance of getting it but it is still possible.
Here is a link for additional information on Syphilis.
http://www.stdresource.com/disease/index.php?page=edit&id=4&action=viewfull
Let us know if you want us to expand on a topic. Remember if you would like to ask me a personal question just send me a PM.
HN
www.stdresource.com