THCYM | THE RISE OF SYPHILIS

Hi team!

Today we are learning all about Syphilis. According to The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, in 2020, notifications of infectious syphilis in Australia increased by nearly 90% from recorded rates in 2015. This was not classified as a common STI when I was growing up and I learnt SO much researching for this episode.

We learn all about what syphilis is, the 4 different stages of infection, how it is treated and how we can prevent sexually transmitted infections. I also tell everyone to get regularly tested 4000 times so... DO THAT!

 

**Trigger warning: there is mention of miscarriage and stillbirth in this episode. If you need help or support at anytime, contact Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436. 

 

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More info:

https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/urgent-need-to-alert-gps-of-syphilis-epidemic 

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/syphilis 

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/pregnancy-care-guidelines/part-f-routine-maternal-health-tests/syphilis 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/syphilis 

https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm