About syphilis

Syphilis is one of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmitted through wounds on the skin and mucous membranes through sexual activity.

Although it is often thought of as an old disease, the number of infected people has increased rapidly in recent years, and the number of infected young women is increasing.

If left untreated, it can lead to serious brain and heart complications. Also, pregnant women

If you do, it may affect your baby.

With proper treatment, it can be completely cured, but it is an infectious disease that can be re-infected many times.

Syphilis test

At public health centers, a syphilis test (blood test) is performed at the same time as an HIV test.

The test is free and anonymous.

In addition, depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus infection, there is a possibility that the implementation of the HIV/syphilis test will be canceled.

Please check the following link for the status of inspections and how to make a reservation.

Inspection status and reservation method (link)

AIDS consultation, HIV test notification

Syphilis test date and time (link excerpt)

• Implementation date: In principle, the 4th Monday of the month (Link destination schedule, test days marked with ☆. Conducted together with HIV test)
• Testing location: Kita Ward Public Health Center (2-7-3 Higashijujo, Kita Ward)
• Reception hours: From 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
• End time: From 2:30 p.m. to around 4:00 p.m. *The end time varies depending on the inspection status.