Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems without treatment. This infection is spread sexually through vaginal, anal, or oral sex and can also be spread from a pregnant person to their unborn child. Infection develops in stages. Early symptoms may include a single sore or multiple sores in the location where syphilis entered the body. This can be followed by a fever, rash, headaches, and muscle aches. In later stages there may be no symptoms. Over time untreated syphilis can lead to damage to internal organs and even death. If a person with syphilis is pregnant, they can pass the infection to their unborn child. Syphilis infection in a baby is called congenital syphilis. Babies with syphilis can have health problems such as cataracts, deafness, seizures and can even die from the infection.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
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Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
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Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
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