Cases of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis are rising in the U.S.
A blood test, however, revealed the antibodies for the bacteria that causes syphilis was present in his blood.
However, his vision was unaffected and he no longer had symptoms or signs of nerve problems in his eye.Syphilis is split into four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventioncan develop at any of these stages stage. Symptoms include a severe headache, problems with coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, and problems with memory and thinking known as dementia.
Syphilis was almost eliminated in the U.S., but cases are growing, particularly among among men who have sex with men. Cases increased by 14.4 percent between 2017 and 2018 to 35,063 primary and secondary cases, with 64 percent among men who have sex with men.The CDC recommends using latex condoms correctly when having sex to avoid catchingAs evidenced by the man's experiences, the U.S.
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