Syphilis Elimination Project
Mission
To utilize community input and action to develop and implement a plan leading to the elimination of syphilis within South Carolina.
SCHAC developed a Syphilis elimination Initiative due to the increased number of syphilis cases. Our goal is to stop the spread of syphilis in our state.
We believe in the benefits of abstaining from risky behaviors, but understand that providing the facts about STI's are critical in order to create a safe and healthy place to live. We now have a chance to stop the spread of syphilis.
How is Syphilis spread?
- Syphilis is spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore. Sores usually occur on the penis, vagina, rectum, or on the lips or in the mouth.
- Syphilis is a very dangerous infection. If it is not treated, it can cause serious damage to the heart, brain, and other body organs.
- Damage to vital organs can cause death.
Symptoms of Syphilis Includes:
- Painless sores between your legs, on your penis, or vagina; around the anus (butt) area; or in the mouth
- You feel tired or sick
- Skin Rash
- Loss of hair
- Warts may show up between your legs
How to stop Syphilis
- Abstain (NO SEX)
- Use Latex Condoms
- Limit Sex Partners
- Be safe, have regular check-ups
- Get Tested
- Contact your local health department
- Check with your own health care provider
Treatment
Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics. Usually, a person with syphilis will receive and injection of penicillin. More than one injection is sometimes needed to completely cure syphilis.
- See a doctor right way
- Get you partner(s) tested
- No sex and No drugs during treatment
 Cynthia Wright, MSPH
Syphilis Elimination Project Coordinator
- Clara Jones - Street Outreach Coordinator
- Deloris Nickelson -
Street Outreach Coordinator
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