{"id":5016,"date":"2025-09-04T15:52:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/?p=5016"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T04:07:54","slug":"syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Syphilis in the LGBT Community: Are Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">N\u1ed9i dung trang<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#1_Syphilis_and_the_LGBT_Community\" >1. Syphilis and the LGBT Community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#2_Why_is_Syphilis_common_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >2. Why is Syphilis common in the LGBT Community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#3_How_is_the_manifestation_of_Syphilis_different_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >3. How is the manifestation of Syphilis different in the LGBT Community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#4_Syphilis_and_HIV_Co-infection_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >4. Syphilis and HIV Co-infection in the LGBT Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#5_What_are_the_effects_of_Syphilis_on_people_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >5. What are the effects of Syphilis on people in the LGBT Community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#6_Syphilis_Treatment_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >6. Syphilis Treatment in the LGBT Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#7_Syphilis_Prevention_in_the_LGBT_Community\" >7. Syphilis Prevention in the LGBT Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/syphilis-in-the-lgbt-community-are-signs-symptoms-and-treatment-different\/#8_Conclusion\" >8. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Syphilis_and_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong>1. <span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"1\">Syphilis and the LGBT Community?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis is a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/stis-hieu-biet-va-phong-ngua-cac-benh-truyen-nhiem-qua-duong-tinh-duc\/\">sexually transmitted infection (STI)<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"4\">caused by the bacterium\u00a0<\/span><i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"5\">Treponema pallidum<\/span><\/i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"6\">. Although it affects all population groups, the rate of syphilis infection is higher in the LGBT community, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), due to certain sexual behavioral characteristics and barriers to healthcare access. This article will help you understand how syphilis manifests in the LGBT group, what differences there are compared to other groups, and what to keep in mind regarding the treatment regimen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3969 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Xo\u1eafn khu\u1ea9n giang mai\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xoan-khuan-giang-mai.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Syphilis_common_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"7\">2. Why is Syphilis common in the LGBT Community?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"8\">The rate of syphilis infection in MSM is higher than in the heterosexual group according to CDC and WHO data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"9\">According to the CDC&#8217;s National Overview of STIs in 2023 report, men who have sex with men (MSM) account for one-third (32.7%) of all primary and secondary syphilis cases and 57.5% of all primary and secondary syphilis cases among males in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"10\">In 2021, the rate of primary and secondary syphilis in MSM was 106 times higher than in men who only have sex with women (and 167.5 times higher than in women).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"11\">The rate of syphilis infection in the MSM group in Vietnam has sharply increased: from 0.89% in 2008 to 6.7% in 2018.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"12\">According to a study in the Southern region, the current prevalence rate of syphilis in MSM in Ho Chi Minh City increased from approximately 0.5% to about 6.1%; and in the transgender male group, it reached up to 17%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"13\">Unprotected anal intercourse, multiple partners, anonymous sex, and using dating social media contribute to increasing the risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"14\">HIV co-infection is quite common in this group, which alters the presentation and treatment of syphilis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"15\">Stigma and healthcare barriers cause many people to delay seeking examination or self-treat incorrectly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_is_the_manifestation_of_Syphilis_different_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"16\">3. How is the manifestation of Syphilis different in the LGBT Community?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"17\">Syphilis in people within the LGBT community is not fundamentally different; it also presents with signs and symptoms across stages including: Primary Syphilis, Secondary Syphilis, Latent Syphilis, and Tertiary Syphilis. However, there are some points that need special attention:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"18\">The painless ulcer (syphilitic chancre) often appears in the anus, rectum, mouth, pharynx, or genitals. Among these, ulcers in the anus, rectum, or inside the mouth are often missed because they are not visible and are painless.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"19\">Some cases of anal ulcers are misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids or anal fissures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"20\">Symmetrical red rashes appear on the palms and soles, and especially rashes may appear around the anus, groin, or mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"21\">MSM or transgender individuals may experience pharyngitis, stomatitis, or proctitis-rectal inflammation causing bleeding or painful defecation, which can easily be mistaken for hemorrhoids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"22\">Many people have no clear symptoms and are only detected during routine screening or when a partner reports being infected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Syphilis_and_HIV_Co-infection_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"23\">4. Syphilis and HIV Co-infection in the LGBT Community<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"24\">In the LGBT community, especially among MSM, the rate of syphilis and HIV co-infection is very high. In the U.S., nearly 40% of people with syphilis are also living with HIV. This means that almost 4 out of every 100 people infected with syphilis also have co-existing HIV. In Vietnam, this number is also increasingly rising.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"25\">Why is co-infection so common?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"26\">Syphilis causes mucosal damage \u2013 increasing the risk of HIV transmission by 2\u20135 times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"27\">Sharing high-risk sexual behaviors: not using condoms, multiple partners, anonymous sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"28\">HIV weakens the immune system, making the syphilis bacterium more likely to &#8216;attack deeper.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"29\">Difficulties in diagnosis and treatment:<\/span>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"30\">Syphilis in people with HIV progresses faster and can cause neurological complications sooner, even in a recent infection, leading to misdiagnosis or being overlooked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"31\">Test results are easily skewed, requiring an experienced physician to read them correctly. In some cases when neurosyphilis is suspected in people with HIV, a lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid testing is needed to check for neurosyphilis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_effects_of_Syphilis_on_people_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"32\">5. What are the effects of Syphilis on people in the LGBT Community?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"33\">When a person in the LGBT community contracts syphilis, they not only face physical health problems but also endure a heavy psychological burden, often leading to depression and anxiety disorders. This is due to a combination of factors from the disease and the social pressures they face.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"34\">Syphilis itself can cause severe psychological problems, especially when the disease progresses to a severe stage, it can cause psychiatric disorders due to neurosyphilis complications such as: sleep disorders, dementia (loss of cognitive ability, behavioral changes), severe headaches, loss of muscle coordination, numbness, or even paralysis. This can also lead to other complex psychological conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"35\">Constant anxiety, insecurity, and fear: People with syphilis often face worries about health complications, the possibility of infecting others, and the risk of reinfection. These worries are common contributors to anxiety and depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"36\">The LGBT community is inherently vulnerable to mental health issues due to social factors, and when they contract syphilis, these problems become even more severe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"37\">LGBTQ individuals are three times more likely to experience psychiatric disorders than heterosexual people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"38\">LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to have suicidal tendencies, suicidal ideation, and self-harm behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"39\">It is estimated that 38\u201365% of transgender people have suicidal ideation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"40\">Many LGBT people may hesitate to seek help from a mental health professional due to fear of stigma or distrust of the healthcare system. Stigma is a major barrier that makes LGBT people hesitant to seek examination, testing, and treatment for STIs like syphilis. The fear of being judged, disclosing personal information or sexual orientation can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, increasing the risk of complications and simultaneously escalating the psychological burden.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"41\">These effects create a vicious cycle that makes the disease prolonged and easily relapsed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Syphilis_Treatment_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"42\">6. Syphilis Treatment in the LGBT Community<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"43\">Syphilis treatment does not discriminate by gender or sexual orientation, but attention must be paid to the additional factors of co-infection with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/hiv-aids-hieu-dung-de-phong-ngua-hieu-qua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"44\">HIV<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"45\">, anal inflammation, and the risk of reinfection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"46\">Syphilis can be completely cured with injectable medication. Therefore, the earlier the detection, the simpler the treatment, the fewer the complications, and the lower the economic burden.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"47\">However, there are some treatment notes in the LGBT group:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"48\">Closely monitor for neurological symptoms if co-infected with HIV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"49\">Consider screening for other STIs:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/hiv-aids-hieu-dung-de-phong-ngua-hieu-qua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"50\">HIV<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"51\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/benh-lau-tong-quan-nhung-dieu-ban-can-biet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"52\">gonorrhea<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"53\">, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"54\">Encourage partner notification and simultaneous treatment if there was exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"55\">When should you get checked?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"56\">Have had anal or oral sex or sex without a condom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"57\">Have multiple partners, anonymous sex, or sex with partners met through dating apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"58\">Feel that the body has a \u201cstrange issue\u201d with no clear cause and are worried.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"59\">Have had other STIs (gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, genital warts&#8230;).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"60\">Get tested every 3\u20136 months if you consider yourself to be in the above-mentioned risk groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Syphilis_Prevention_in_the_LGBT_Community\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"61\">7. Syphilis Prevention in the LGBT Community<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"62\">Use condoms correctly and consistently, especially during anal and oral sex. Correct condom use is the \u201cbest companion\u201d for self-protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"63\">Get regular STI testing every 3\u20136 months if you are at high risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"64\">Limit the number of sexual partners, and avoid anonymous sex with people whose health status is unknown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"65\">Consider using\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/prep-va-pep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"66\">PrEP<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"67\">\u00a0to prevent HIV \u2013 indirectly reducing the risk of STIs through regular screening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"68\">Living positively, healthily, having safe sex, and getting regular testing is self-love.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"69\">Do not self-treat as it can worsen the condition, increase the risk of drug resistance, and increase disease relapse.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"70\">8. Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"71\">Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is dangerous but can be completely cured. The LGBT community, especially men who have sex with men (MSM), is a high-risk group. The signs are often subtle and easily mistaken for other diseases. Syphilis in the LGBT community not only has specific manifestations such as ulcers in the anus and mouth but also has a risk of severe progression if co-infected with HIV. Regular screening every 3\u20136 months, timely treatment, and increased awareness of prevention are the keys to effective disease control. Be proactive in protecting your sexual health and the community. Syphilis does not choose who to infect and spares no one, whether inside or outside the LGBT community. But you have the right to choose a safe life, proactively check your health to protect yourself, your family, and the person you love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is written by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/doi-ngu\/ths-bs-andy-nguyen\/\">BS. CKI. V\u00f5 Nguy\u1ec5n Duy Ho\u00e0<\/a><\/strong>, a specialist in General Surgery, Urology, and Andrology. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of reproductive and sexual health.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Reference<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1]. National Overview of STIs in 2023 | STI Statistics | CDC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2]. Nh\u1eefng sai l\u1ea7m khi\u1ebfn nh\u00f3m MSM nhi\u1ec5m giang mai ng\u00e0y c\u00e0ng t\u0103ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/suckhoedoisong.vn\/nguyen-nhan-khien-nhom-msm-nhiem-giang-mai-ngay-cang-tang-169221028222520252.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/suckhoedoisong.vn\/nguyen-nhan-khien-nhom-msm-nhiem-giang-mai-ngay-cang-tang-169221028222520252.htm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3]. T\u1ea1p ch\u00ed Y h\u1ecdc d\u1ef1 ph\u00f2ng &#8211; T\u1ed5ng quan t\u00e0i li\u1ec7u t\u00ecnh h\u00ecnh nhi\u1ec5m giang mai \u1edf c\u00e1c qu\u1ea7n th\u1ec3 nguy c\u01a1 t\u1ea1i Vi\u1ec7t Nam | T\u1ea1p ch\u00ed Y h\u1ecdc d\u1ef1 ph\u00f2ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tcyhdp.vjpm.vn\/tap-chi-y-hoc-du-phong\/2017\/11\/tong-quan-tai-lieu-tinh-hinh-nhiem-giang-mai-o-cac-quan-the-nguy-co-tai-viet-nam-o81E206B6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/tcyhdp.vjpm.vn\/tap-chi-y-hoc-du-phong\/2017\/11\/tong-quan-tai-lieu-tinh-hinh-nhiem-giang-mai-o-cac-quan-the-nguy-co-tai-viet-nam-o81E206B6.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4]. Meyer, I. H. (2003). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Psychological Bulletin, 129(5), 674\u2013697.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[5]. Fontanarosa, C., et al. (2018). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevalence of Suicide Attempts Among Transgender Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Journal of Homosexuality, 65(12), 1541-1558.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Syphilis and the LGBT Community? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium\u00a0Treponema pallidum. Although it affects all population groups, the rate of syphilis infection is higher in the LGBT community, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), due to certain sexual behavioral characteristics and barriers to healthcare access. 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