A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting encouraging information in the fight against syphilis, with cases across ...

A new COVID variant called NB.1.8.1, aka Nimbus, is spreading in the U.S. and causing an incredibly painful sore throat, ...

Rates of syphilis in the US are higher than anytime since the 1950s, CDC says While not eradicated, syphilis cases had been under control, thanks to penicillin used to treat the sexually ...

Sores typically last three to six weeks, and appear firm, round and painless, according to the CDC. Once the infection progresses to the second stage, skin rashes appear in the aforementioned area, ...

Cases of syphilis in San Luis Obispo County, California, are on the rise after a decade of little growth, where other STDs have declined.

Is casual sex, without protection, with one or multiple partners, something that you do often? You may end up with a sexually ...

Two sexually transmitted infections are spreading faster than ever. Our expert guide tells you everything you need to know, from symptoms to how to avoid them.

Syphilis - Oral sex can transmit syphilis from one area to another, particularly if sores or rashes are present and it affects the lips, mouth, throat, genitals, anus, rectum.

Primary syphilis may involve the appearance of sores, which develop a few weeks after exposure, and eventually heal after a few more weeks.

That sore throat you're treating with home remedies might not just be a seasonal bug — it could be a sign of an STI. Read on to learn more.