The Different Stages of Syphilis Infection and the Symptoms.
Syphilis is spread from person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore.
Sores occur mainly on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum. It can also occur on the lips and in the mouth. Transmission of the organism occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
The symptoms of early syphilis is usually mild and difficult to recognise. In faction, it was called “the great imitator” as many of the symptoms of infection is not distinguishable from other diseases.
SERVICES
We are a fully certified STD/STI testing and screening clinic in Singapore. We use Gold Standard tests in accordance to latest international Standards and Guidelines.
STD Testing, Treatments, & Vaccination
1) Individual STD Tests
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Syphilis – Treponemal (TP Ab, TPHA), Non-Treponemal (VDRL, RPR)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 (Swab tests also available)
- Gonorrhea – Urethra, Vagina, Cervix, Throat Gonorrhea, Rectal Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia – Throat Chlamydia, Rectal Chlamydia, Eye Chlamydia
- Non gonoccoccal urethritis (NGU)
- Mycoplasma
- Ureaplasma
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Trichomonas
- Candidiasis
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Genitals, Peri-Anal
2) Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STD) Screening
- Standard Screening
HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B/C, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I and II - Male Urethritis Screening
Urine – Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR, Monilia, Trichomonas, NSU, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Urine Culture, Candida - Female Urethritis and Vaginitis Screening
Vaginal Swab – Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR, Monilia, Trichonomas, PCR, Gardnerella, PCR, Candida PCR, Group B StrepNSU, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Direct Microscopy, Candida, Vaginal swab culture - Comprehensive Screening for Male
Blood – Syphilis, Hepatitis B/C, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I and II, Urine – Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR, Monilia, Trichonomas, NSU, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Urine Culture, Candida - Comprehensive Screening for Female
Blood – Syphilis, Hepatitis B/C, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I and II, Vaginal Swab – Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR, Monilia, Trichonomas PCR, Gardnerella PCR, Candida PCR, Group B StrepNSU, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Direct Microscopy, Candida, Vaginal swab culture - Comprehensive Screening for Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men (MSM)
Blood – Syphilis, Hepatitis B/C, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I and II, Urine – Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR, Monilia, Trichonomas, NSU, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Urine Culture, Candida Swab – Throat and Rental Swab for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
3) STD Treatment
| Condition | Treatment |
| HIV PEP, PrEP | Tablets |
| Gonorrhea (Urethral, Vaginal, Cervix, Throat, Anal, Rectal) | Recommended Injection and Tablets |
| Chlamydia (Urethral, Vaginal, Cervix, Testis, Throat, Anal, Rectal, Eye) | Tablets either Single dose or 2 weeks course |
| Syphilis (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) | Recommended Injections. Tablets if allergic to injection or failed treatment with injections. |
| NSU (Non-Specific Urethritis) | Tablets |
| Herpes Simplex Virus (Treatment, Suppression) | Tablets and/or Cream |
| Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) | Tablets |
| Candidiasis | Tablets or Creams. Option of vaginal tablet inserts for women. |
| Trichomoniasis | Tablets. |
| Crabs/Pubic lice | Lotion |
| HPV Warts (Genital, Peri-Anal) | Cream, Freezing, Surgery or Laser. Vaccinations also useful. |
| Molluscum | Cream, Freezing, Surgery or Laser. |
4) Vaccination
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that spread through direct skin contact. Among other things, it causes genital warts. HPV has also been linked to the dreaded cervical cancer in women, throat and anal cancer in both men and women and penile cancer in men. You can now vaccinate yourself against HPV. here
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Learn more about
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
eBook on STD and HIV
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Understanding Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD): A Guidebook to Better Sexual Health for Man Who Have Sex With Man (MSM)
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Understanding HIV and AIDS: A Guidebook to HIV and AIDS Prevention
An online Resource and forum for Sexual Health, STDs, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment. www.askdrtan.com
Anonymous HIV Testing at Our Clinic
Dr. Tan and Partners is one of the few approved Anonymous HIV Testing Centres in Singapore. Learn More
General Information on STD
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What are the different types of STD?
1) Genital warts/Human papilloma virus (HPV)
2) Gonorrhoea
3) Chlamydia/Lymphogranuloma venereum
4) Mycoplasma genitaliae
5) Ureaplasma urealyticum
6) Trichomonas vaginalis
7) Bacterial vaginosis/Gardnerella
8) Hepatitis A/B/C
9) Syphillis
10) Candidia
11) Herpes simplex type I/II
12) Molluscum contagiosm
13) Crab lice
14) Scabies
15) Chancroid
16) Granuloma inguinale
17) Tinea cruris
18) Gardnerella vaginalis
19) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - STD Syndromes – Overviews
- STD/STI Screening for Women
- STD Screening for MSM (Men who have Sex with Men)
Useful Links
- STD Questionnaire – its to determine your risk status for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV
- When to test for HIV during and after completion of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
- Hepatitis B – The Forgotten STD
- Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea
- Women’s Sexual Health
- Pain during sex on women (Dyspareunia)
- Screening for Genital Herpes
- HIV Window Period
- Medicines to Prevent HIV – Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Getting HIV from Oral Sex
- How effective are Condoms, Diaphragms and Circumcision in preventing HIV transmission?
- HPV Test for Men
- Syphilis and MSM
- STD Syndromes in Men
- STD Syndromes in Women
- STD Symptoms in Receptive Oral Sex
- STD Symptoms in Receptive Anal Sex
- Commercial Sex in Singapore – HIV, STDs and other pitfalls
- Condom Broke!
- Anal Swab
- Urethral Swab
