Why is there growing concern about syphilis in Europe, and what should you know?

Syphilis explained: Treponema pallidum infection, rising STI rates, transmission routes, testing, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify recent increases in syphilis cases and how doctors diagnose and manage infection under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What syphilis is (a bacterial sexually transmitted infection)

• How it spreads through sexual contact and during pregnancy

• The stages: primary (painless sore), secondary (rash), latent, tertiary

• Why early symptoms are often missed

• How blood tests confirm diagnosis

• First-line treatment with penicillin-based antibiotics

• The importance of partner notification and follow-up testing

• Red flag symptoms such as neurological changes, vision problems, or pregnancy exposure

• Situations where urgent in-person evaluation is required

We explain how doctors assess sexual history, symptom timing, rash characteristics, pregnancy status, HIV risk, and previous STI testing during an online consultation in the EU. Early diagnosis significantly reduces complications and transmission risk.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where sexual health consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU prescribing guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/scary-news-about-syphilis