Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the major public health concerns worldwide. About 6% of the adult population in the country has one or more STD. Some of the most common ones include gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid, syphilis, and herpes infection.
Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum and is associated with an increased risk of HIV transmission and reproductive morbidity. Delayed diagnosis may prove fatal as it can severely affect multiple organs in the body.
