What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- An early painless sore
- Later rash
- Swollen glands
- Sometimes no apparent symptoms
Understanding care
Clinical care may include prompt testing, stage assessment and clinician-directed treatment. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek confidential testing for possible exposure or new symptoms; absence of symptoms does not exclude infection. Severe pelvic pain, fever or pregnancy-related concern needs prompt care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
