Syphilis Testing in Abu Dhabi

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is curable with antibiotics, though the infection becomes more dangerous the longer it is left to develop in the body. Syphilis testing is available in Abu Dhabi with Better2Know.

Syphilis is commonly passed on through oral, vaginal or anal intercourse with someone who has a Syphilis sore, also known as a Chancre. Chancres often occur on the external genitals, vagina, anus or rectum. At our Abu Dhabi clinics, Better2Know can test you for Syphilis.

Syphilis symptoms & stages

Whilst many people infected with Syphilis can go years without showing symptoms, they remain at risk of late complications if they are not treated. On average, the first symptoms of Syphilis appear around three weeks after a person’s exposure to the infection, though symptoms can begin to appear from 10 to 90 days after an incident of concern.

There are three stages of Syphilis infection:

Primary stage: This is marked by a sore or a chancre, which is usually a firm, round and often painless blemish. Ordinarily, the chancre will last one to five weeks before healing by itself. If left untreated, this can progress to the Secondary stage.

Secondary stage: This begins when one or more areas of the skin develop a non-itching rash. Such rashes can resemble rough, ‘copper penny’ spots in appearance and can form on the bottom of the feet and palms of the hands. The rash could also manifest as a prickly heat rash, small scales or blotches all over the body, a bad case of acne, white patches in the mouth, moist warts in the groin area, pus-filled, pox like eruptions, or sunken dark circles. These rashes can remain for 2-6 weeks and, similarly to the chancres, can heal on their own.

Latent stage: This stage progresses unknown to the carrier and may eventually damage the infected person’s internal organs. Syphilis can also cause miscarriages, premature births and stillbirths, as well as risks of deformities, irreversible health problems, and even death in newborn babies.

Read more about the three stages of Syphilis here.

Syphilis testing in Abu Dhabi

With Better2Know you can be tested for Syphilis just nine days after potential exposure to the virus. This individual Syphilis test requires a simple blood sample, with results available within three working days from the sample’s arrival at our accredited laboratory.

Alternatively, Syphilis testing is included in many of our screens including the Silver Screen, Platinum Screen, Peace of Mind Screen, Gold Screen, Full Screen, Early Platinum Screen and the Blemish Screen. The Blemish Screen also tests for HPV and Herpes I and II, requiring a swab of a visible blemish or lesion. With this screen, you will receive your results within five working days from receipt of the sample by the lab.

Abu Dhabi is a cosmopolitan city with a bustling expatriate community, but its legislation surrounding sexual health can be rather complex. All Better2Know’s STI tests are in-keeping with national guidelines and, as per UAE laws, you may be asked to provide proof of identification at your appointment. Remember, it is always Better2Know the relevant regulations wherever you are in the Middle East.

Our Fatima Bint Mubarak St and Marina Village clinics are open six days a week for pre-booked appointments and lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Better2Know has an array of doctors across the UAE should you need some advice prior to testing or post diagnosis.

You can arrange your appointment online by selecting Book Now, or by calling us today on the number above.

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