FITTER | HAPPIER: STI Syphilis Cases on the Rise

Lisa Tomney, Senior Policy and Planning Officer at the Department of Health talks with Pam on On the Record about the thought to be long since eradicated syphilis and how to get tested.

Since 2019, there has been a 114% increase in cases in Western Australia, although many people don’t show symptoms it is important to get tested as if left untreated for two years the STI can damage nervous system and the brain. Symptoms and signs in the first stage involves a painless sore on the genitals, rectum or mouth.

Testing is crucial and as simple as going to your GP or a sexual health facility, you can visits healthysexual.com.au to find out more information.