Syphilis Risk Factors: Who is Most Vulnerable?

Anyone can get syphilis but there certain characteristics that make someone more prone to contracting the infection. These include:

- Having multiple sexual partners

- Not using condoms during sex

- Engaging in unprotected sex with someone who is infected with syphilis

- Being a man who has sex with men (MSM)

- Being pregnant

- Having a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

- Having a weakened immune system, such as from HIV infection