&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;184&quot; data-end=&quot;206&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Syphilis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;207&quot; data-end=&quot;513&quot;&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s talk about a sneaky little infection that&amp;rsquo;s been around for centuries: &lt;strong data-start=&quot;284&quot; data-end=&quot;296&quot;&gt;Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;. Caused by the bacterium &lt;em data-start=&quot;322&quot; data-end=&quot;342&quot;&gt;Treponema pallidum&lt;/em&gt;, this sexually transmitted infection (STI) might start with just a painless sore &amp;mdash; but if ignored, it can quietly progress and affect your heart, brain, nerves, and more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;515&quot; data-end=&quot;677&quot;&gt;The good news? It&#39;s entirely treatable with antibiotics, especially when caught early. That&amp;rsquo;s why staying aware and getting regular sexual health checkups is key.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;515&quot; data-end=&quot;677&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;684&quot; data-end=&quot;709&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Syphilis Spreads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;710&quot; data-end=&quot;949&quot;&gt;Syphilis is most commonly passed through direct skin-to-skin contact with a syphilitic sore (aka a chancre). These sores can appear on the genitals, anus, lips, or even in the mouth &amp;mdash; and they&amp;rsquo;re often painless, making them easy to miss.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;951&quot; data-end=&quot;1208&quot;&gt;You &lt;strong data-start=&quot;955&quot; data-end=&quot;964&quot;&gt;can&amp;rsquo;t&lt;/strong&gt; get syphilis from toilet seats, swimming pools, or sharing cutlery. But you &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1041&quot; data-end=&quot;1048&quot;&gt;can&lt;/strong&gt; pass it during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. And if you&#39;re pregnant, the infection can be passed to your baby, which is why screening during pregnancy is a must.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;951&quot; data-end=&quot;1208&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1215&quot; data-end=&quot;1254&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STIs Often Seen Alongside Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1255&quot; data-end=&quot;1388&quot;&gt;People diagnosed with syphilis may also test positive for other sexually transmitted infections. Here&#39;s what often shows up together:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1392&quot; data-end=&quot;1471&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1392&quot; data-end=&quot;1405&quot;&gt;Chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; Often asymptomatic, but can cause complications if untreated.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1474&quot; data-end=&quot;1557&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1474&quot; data-end=&quot;1488&quot;&gt;Gonorrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; A bacterial STI that&amp;rsquo;s becoming resistant to common antibiotics.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1560&quot; data-end=&quot;1616&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1560&quot; data-end=&quot;1576&quot;&gt;Herpes (HSV)&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Causes recurring sores or blisters.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1619&quot; data-end=&quot;1707&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hpv-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1619&quot; data-end=&quot;1649&quot;&gt;HPV (Human Papillomavirus)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; Can lead to genital warts or certain types of cancer.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1710&quot; data-end=&quot;1781&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/trichomoniasis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1710&quot; data-end=&quot;1728&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; Caused by a parasite, it can infect all genders.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1784&quot; data-end=&quot;1857&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-symptoms&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1784&quot; data-end=&quot;1791&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; Syphilis increases the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1860&quot; data-end=&quot;1951&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1860&quot; data-end=&quot;1875&quot;&gt;Hepatitis B&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Sexually and blood-transmitted; vaccination is available and recommended.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;120&quot; data-end=&quot;175&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be Ahead of the Curve &amp;mdash; Protect Yourself Early&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;176&quot; data-end=&quot;437&quot;&gt;While the gonorrhoea vaccine is still in development, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;230&quot; data-end=&quot;271&quot;&gt;you don&amp;rsquo;t have to wait to take action&lt;/strong&gt;. At PULSE Clinic, we already offer &lt;strong data-start=&quot;307&quot; data-end=&quot;318&quot;&gt;Bexsero&lt;/strong&gt;, a vaccine originally developed for meningitis B (MenB) that has shown cross-protection against gonorrhoea in recent studies.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 20px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 17.9173%; text-align: center; height: 20px;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vaccine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 10.8234%; text-align: center; height: 20px;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Price&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 17.9173%; height: 32px;&quot;&gt;Gonorrhoea Vaccine (Bexsero)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 10.8234%; height: 32px;&quot;&gt;HKD2000 per shot&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;2020&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;2020&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book Your Appointment Today&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;Chat via &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=%2B85295653786&amp;amp;text&amp;amp;type=phone_number&amp;amp;app_absent=0&quot;&gt;Whatsapp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; with Our doctors on&amp;nbsp;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;MenB vaccine for&amp;nbsp;Gonorrhea&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;Now!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2020&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2020&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2321&quot; data-end=&quot;2362&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Syphilis Symptoms: What to Watch For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2363&quot; data-end=&quot;2492&quot;&gt;Syphilis comes in stages, and its symptoms can be tricky &amp;mdash; they often go unnoticed or mimic other conditions. Here&#39;s a breakdown:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2522&quot; data-end=&quot;2572&quot;&gt;Painless sore (chancre) at the site of infection&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2575&quot; data-end=&quot;2613&quot;&gt;Appears about 3 weeks after exposure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2616&quot; data-end=&quot;2682&quot;&gt;Heals on its own in 3&amp;ndash;6 weeks (but the infection is still active!)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2684&quot; data-end=&quot;2711&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Secondary Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2714&quot; data-end=&quot;2749&quot;&gt;Rash on the body, palms, or soles&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2752&quot; data-end=&quot;2786&quot;&gt;Wart-like lesions in moist areas&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2789&quot; data-end=&quot;2839&quot;&gt;Fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2842&quot; data-end=&quot;2886&quot;&gt;Hair loss, muscle aches &amp;mdash; even weight loss&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2889&quot; data-end=&quot;2967&quot;&gt;Symptoms may go away temporarily, but without treatment, the infection remains&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;2969&quot; data-end=&quot;2993&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Latent Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2996&quot; data-end=&quot;3017&quot;&gt;No visible symptoms&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3020&quot; data-end=&quot;3064&quot;&gt;The bacteria lie low, but damage continues&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3067&quot; data-end=&quot;3108&quot;&gt;Can last for years without anyone knowing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3110&quot; data-end=&quot;3143&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tertiary (Late) Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3146&quot; data-end=&quot;3243&quot;&gt;Can cause serious, potentially fatal damage to the brain, heart, eyes, liver, bones, and nerves&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3246&quot; data-end=&quot;3297&quot;&gt;Rare today &amp;mdash; but still possible when left untreated&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3304&quot; data-end=&quot;3334&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Early Testing Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3335&quot; data-end=&quot;3549&quot;&gt;You can&#39;t always &quot;feel&quot; syphilis &amp;mdash; or any STI. In fact, many people go years without a diagnosis. The longer it stays in your system, the more damage it can do. Regular STI testing is the only way to know for sure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3335&quot; data-end=&quot;3549&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3556&quot; data-end=&quot;3602&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STI Testing and Treatment at PULSE CLINIC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3603&quot; data-end=&quot;3818&quot;&gt;At &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3606&quot; data-end=&quot;3622&quot;&gt;PULSE CLINIC&lt;/strong&gt;, you can access fast, confidential &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD testing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;mdash; including for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HPV, and more. Same-day appointments are available, and treatment (if needed) can start right away.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3820&quot; data-end=&quot;3951&quot;&gt;We also offer guidance on &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vaccination&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3846&quot; data-end=&quot;3862&quot;&gt;vaccinations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; like HPV and Hepatitis B &amp;mdash; and soon, gonorrhoea &amp;mdash; to keep you covered beyond the basics.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3820&quot; data-end=&quot;3951&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;3958&quot; data-end=&quot;4012&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Thoughts: Take Charge of Your Sexual Health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;4013&quot; data-end=&quot;4170&quot;&gt;Syphilis is serious, but totally beatable. With regular screening, informed choices, and open conversations, you can stay safe and protect your partners too.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; data-start=&quot;4013&quot; data-end=&quot;4170&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book online&amp;nbsp;or chat with us via&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=%2B85295653786&amp;amp;text&amp;amp;type=phone_number&amp;amp;app_absent=0&quot;&gt;WhatsApp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; fast, easy, and always private.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h5 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re here when you&amp;rsquo;re ready. No judgment, just care.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;272&quot; data-end=&quot;310&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;272&quot; data-end=&quot;310&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications of Untreated Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;312&quot; data-end=&quot;563&quot;&gt;When left untreated, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;333&quot; data-end=&quot;345&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/strong&gt; can progress to serious complications. While it may start quietly, the long-term effects can be anything but. It can damage the heart, brain, nerves, eyes, ears, and more &amp;mdash; and even increase the risk of HIV infection.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;565&quot; data-end=&quot;601&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential Complications Include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;604&quot; data-end=&quot;796&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;604&quot; data-end=&quot;614&quot;&gt;Gummas&lt;/strong&gt;: These are small, non-cancerous lumps or tumors that can develop in late-stage syphilis. They can affect various organs and tissues but usually respond well to antibiotic treatment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;799&quot; data-end=&quot;943&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;799&quot; data-end=&quot;822&quot;&gt;Neurological Issues&lt;/strong&gt;: These can include headaches, stroke, meningitis, difficulty coordinating movements, paralysis, and personality changes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;946&quot; data-end=&quot;1037&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;946&quot; data-end=&quot;965&quot;&gt;Ocular Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;: Can result in eye pain, blurred vision, or even permanent vision loss.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1040&quot; data-end=&quot;1163&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1040&quot; data-end=&quot;1055&quot;&gt;Otosyphilis&lt;/strong&gt;: Involves the ears, potentially causing hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1166&quot; data-end=&quot;1323&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1166&quot; data-end=&quot;1191&quot;&gt;Cardiovascular Damage&lt;/strong&gt;: Syphilis can affect the aorta (the body&amp;rsquo;s largest artery), potentially leading to aneurysms, heart valve damage, or heart failure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1326&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1326&quot; data-end=&quot;1348&quot;&gt;Increased HIV Risk&lt;/strong&gt;: Having syphilis makes it easier to acquire or transmit HIV due to sores and inflammation.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1442&quot; data-end=&quot;1600&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1442&quot; data-end=&quot;1469&quot;&gt;Pregnancy Complications&lt;/strong&gt;: Syphilis can be passed from parent to baby during pregnancy, leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe newborn health issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1607&quot; data-end=&quot;1647&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Screening and Diagnosis of Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1649&quot; data-end=&quot;1868&quot;&gt;Early detection of syphilis is vital. Testing is straightforward and can be done even if there are no symptoms. A &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1763&quot; data-end=&quot;1780&quot;&gt;painless sore&lt;/strong&gt; on the genitals is a common early sign, but testing is needed to confirm the diagnosis.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1870&quot; data-end=&quot;1893&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How It&#39;s Diagnosed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1896&quot; data-end=&quot;1978&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1896&quot; data-end=&quot;1909&quot;&gt;Swab Test&lt;/strong&gt;: A sample from a sore may be examined under a dark-field microscope.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1981&quot; data-end=&quot;2064&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1981&quot; data-end=&quot;1995&quot;&gt;Blood Test&lt;/strong&gt;: Detects antibodies that your body produces in response to syphilis.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2066&quot; data-end=&quot;2092&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Get Tested?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2095&quot; data-end=&quot;2159&quot;&gt;Anyone who has had unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2162&quot; data-end=&quot;2196&quot;&gt;People diagnosed with other STIs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2199&quot; data-end=&quot;2277&quot;&gt;Pregnant individuals (routine screening during prenatal visits is essential)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2280&quot; data-end=&quot;2352&quot;&gt;Those who have had sexual contact with someone diagnosed with syphilis&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1694&quot; data-end=&quot;1746&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tailored Screening Packages Based on Your Risk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1747&quot; data-end=&quot;1911&quot;&gt;Our &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD screening packages&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are carefully designed around your sexual history and risk profile, ensuring you get the right tests without paying for unnecessary ones.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The screening packages are designed based on sexual risk and the severity of symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 46px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 154px; height: 46px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STD Packages&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 329px; height: 46px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blood Test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 110px; height: 46px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRICE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 238px; height: 46px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remark&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 10px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 154px; height: 10px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Green Screening Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 329px; height: 10px; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;4th Generation HIV Test, Syphilis Test, Herpes Simplex Virus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 110px; height: 10px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;HKD1,600&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 238px; height: 143px; text-align: center;&quot; rowspan=&quot;3&quot;&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; If there has been a positive infection of syphilis in the past, RPR test for syphilis is required (with additional HK$100)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 82px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 154px; height: 82px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Silver Screening Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 329px; height: 82px; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;4th Generation HIV Test, Syphilis Test, Hepatitis B (HbsAB &amp;amp; HbsAg) &amp;amp; Hepatitis C (HCV Ab)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 110px; height: 82px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;HKD2,300&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 51px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 154px; height: 51px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gold Screening Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 329px; height: 51px; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;HIV - 4th Generation, Syphilis, Herpes Simplex Virus 2, Hepatitis B (HbsAB &amp;amp; HbsAg) &amp;amp; Hepatitis C (HCV Ab)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 110px; height: 51px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;HKD3,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reduce your risk &amp;mdash; especially if you&#39;re sexually active&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2354&quot; data-end=&quot;2450&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2457&quot; data-end=&quot;2480&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Syphilis Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;2482&quot; data-end=&quot;2764&quot;&gt;The good news? &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2497&quot; data-end=&quot;2520&quot;&gt;Syphilis is curable&lt;/strong&gt;, especially when caught early. The standard treatment is a single shot of &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2595&quot; data-end=&quot;2609&quot;&gt;penicillin&lt;/strong&gt;, though more doses may be required for later stages. Treatment stops the progression and prevents complications &amp;mdash; but it doesn&amp;rsquo;t undo any existing damage.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;2768&quot; data-end=&quot;2819&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2768&quot; data-end=&quot;2793&quot;&gt;Penicillin injections&lt;/strong&gt; remain the gold standard.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2822&quot; data-end=&quot;2888&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2822&quot; data-end=&quot;2837&quot;&gt;Antibiotics&lt;/strong&gt; are highly effective at eliminating the infection.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2891&quot; data-end=&quot;2960&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2891&quot; data-end=&quot;2911&quot;&gt;Timely treatment&lt;/strong&gt; is crucial to avoid irreversible harm to organs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2962&quot; data-end=&quot;3083&quot;&gt;Regular STI screening remains important for those with higher exposure risk or ongoing sexual activity with new partners.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2962&quot; data-end=&quot;3083&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3090&quot; data-end=&quot;3114&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preventing Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;3116&quot; data-end=&quot;3213&quot;&gt;Staying syphilis-free involves a combination of safe sex practices, communication, and awareness.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3215&quot; data-end=&quot;3245&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Practical Prevention Tips:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;3248&quot; data-end=&quot;3317&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3248&quot; data-end=&quot;3269&quot;&gt;Practice Safe Sex&lt;/strong&gt;: Always use condoms correctly and consistently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3320&quot; data-end=&quot;3395&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3320&quot; data-end=&quot;3334&quot;&gt;Limit Risk&lt;/strong&gt;: Consider mutual monogamy with a tested, uninfected partner.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3398&quot; data-end=&quot;3483&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3398&quot; data-end=&quot;3426&quot;&gt;Avoid Impaired Decisions&lt;/strong&gt;: Alcohol and drug use can lead to risky sexual behavior.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3486&quot; data-end=&quot;3561&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3486&quot; data-end=&quot;3508&quot;&gt;Communicate Openly&lt;/strong&gt;: Discuss STI testing and history with your partners.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3564&quot; data-end=&quot;3676&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3564&quot; data-end=&quot;3588&quot;&gt;Get Tested Regularly&lt;/strong&gt;: Especially important for sexually active individuals and those planning for pregnancy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3683&quot; data-end=&quot;3723&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doxy PEP &amp;ndash; Post-Exposure Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;3725&quot; data-end=&quot;4012&quot;&gt;An exciting advancement in STI prevention is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3770&quot; data-end=&quot;3781&quot;&gt;DoxyPEP&lt;/strong&gt; (Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). Taking doxycycline shortly after sex (within 72 hours) has been shown to reduce the risk of acquiring &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3925&quot; data-end=&quot;3937&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3939&quot; data-end=&quot;3952&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3958&quot; data-end=&quot;3972&quot;&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;, especially among those at higher risk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4014&quot; data-end=&quot;4219&quot;&gt;DoxyPEP is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4025&quot; data-end=&quot;4045&quot;&gt;not for everyone&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; but for the right individuals, it&amp;rsquo;s a promising tool in the fight against rising STI rates. Speak to a doctor at PULSE CLINIC to see if it&amp;rsquo;s a good fit for your lifestyle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4014&quot; data-end=&quot;4219&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4226&quot; data-end=&quot;4245&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Thoughts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;4247&quot; data-end=&quot;4496&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4247&quot; data-end=&quot;4259&quot;&gt;Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt; might be one of the oldest STIs around, but it&amp;rsquo;s still with us &amp;mdash; and still needs our attention. With regular testing, informed choices, and preventive tools like DoxyPEP and condoms, it&#39;s entirely possible to stay protected and healthy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4498&quot; data-end=&quot;4709&quot;&gt;PULSE CLINIC offers &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4518&quot; data-end=&quot;4556&quot;&gt;confidential testing and treatment&lt;/strong&gt; in a judgment-free environment. Whether it&amp;rsquo;s your first STI test or a routine check, our team is here to help you stay in control of your sexual health.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4716&quot; data-end=&quot;4921&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;4716&quot; data-end=&quot;4921&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4716&quot; data-end=&quot;4739&quot;&gt;Have a Chat with Us&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4716&quot; data-end=&quot;4739&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h5 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book online&amp;nbsp;or chat with us via&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=%2B85295653786&amp;amp;text&amp;amp;type=phone_number&amp;amp;app_absent=0&quot;&gt;WhatsApp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; fast, easy, and always private.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
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