Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A syphilis rash often appears as faint or reddish-brown bumps and can be hard to see.The rash usually affects the trunk, palms, and soles but can ...

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Monkeypox causes a rash that can look similar to other illnesses such as acne, herpes or syphilis. Two dermatologists told Insider the key differences between monkeypox and seven other rashes.

Syphilis is making a comeback in the United States. Both congenital syphilis, which affects babies born to mothers with the disease, and adult cases caused by sexual transmission, are on the rise.

Forty-two babies in Australia died from congenital syphilis between 2011 and 2025, with the outbreak driving health workers into communities to raise awareness of the old-world disease.