Features of Syphilis in Men:
With regard to prevention, only areas covered by condoms, dams, or gloves are protected from infection. Touching any sore or rash should be avoided Article by Brian Morris, MAN2MAN Program Coordinator, TasCAHRD Author acknowledges some information taken from “Stop the Drama Downunder – A Sexual Health Guide for Gay Men”
• No symptoms • Painless sore on penis, rectum or mouth • Skin rash on body, hands and feet • Fever • Swollen lymph glands • Sore throat • Patchy hair loss • Headaches, muscle aches & tiredness • Damage to the brain, nerves, heart, liver, bones & joints, and blood vessels
Useful References: • Drama Downunder Website on sexually transmitted infections in gay men www.thedramadownunder.info • Toolbox A Guide to Sexually Transmissible Infections in Men accessible at www.m2mtas. com/publications • MAN2MAN Program,TasCAHRD Tel 1800 005 900 or m2m@ tascahrd.org.au
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