Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is curable with antibiotics, though the infection becomes more dangerous the longer it is left to develop in the body. Syphilis testing is available in Abu Dhabi with Better2Know. Syphilis is commonly passed on through oral, vaginal or anal intercourse with someone who has a Syphilis sore, also known as a Chancre.
Chancres often occur on the external genitals, vagina, anus or rectum. Whilst many people infected with Syphilis can go years without showing symptoms, they remain at risk of late complications if they are not treated. Primary stage: This is marked by a sore or a chancre, which is usually a firm, round and often painless blemish.
Ordinarily, the chancre will last one to five weeks before healing by itself. If left untreated, this can progress to the Secondary stage. Secondary stage: This begins when one or more areas of the skin develop a non-itching rash. The rash could also manifest as a prickly heat rash, small scales or blotches all over the body, a bad case of acne, white patches in the mouth, moist warts in the groin area, pus-filled, pox like eruptions, or sunken dark circles.
These rashes can remain for weeks and, similarly to the chancres, can heal on their own. Syphilis can also cause miscarriages, premature births and stillbirths, as well as risks of deformities, irreversible health problems, and even death in newborn babies. Read more about the three stages of Syphilis here. With Better2Know you can be tested for Syphilis just nine days after potential exposure to the virus.
With this screen, you will receive your results within five working days from receipt of the sample by the lab. Abu Dhabi is a cosmopolitan city with a bustling expatriate community, but its legislation surrounding sexual health can be rather complex. Remember, it is always Better2Know the relevant regulations wherever you are in the Middle East. Our Fatima Bint Mubarak St and Marina Village clinics are open six days a week for pre-booked appointments and lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
