Get a syphilis test if you have had unprotected sex, a new partner, multiple partners, or a partner with syphilis
Get tested if you have a sore on the genitals, anus, mouth, or lips
Get tested if you have a rash, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
Get tested if you have swollen lymph nodes
Get tested if you have fever, sore throat, fatigue, or body aches without another clear cause
Get tested if you notice patchy hair loss
Get tested if you have sores inside the mouth or on the genitals that are painless
Get tested if you have warts-like growths or moist skin lesions in the genital area
Get tested if you have had a recent sexually transmitted infection
Get tested if you are pregnant and have any risk factors or symptoms
Get tested if you have a partner who tested positive
See a healthcare provider for a blood test and, if needed, a swab or exam of any sore
Do not rely on symptoms alone
Seek urgent care if you have vision changes, hearing changes, severe headache, confusion, or trouble walking
Avoid sex until you have been tested and treated if needed
Ask about repeat testing if you were exposed recently, since early tests can be negative