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Is there any way to tell the difference between a syphilis and gonorrhea infection?
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Yes, there are several ways. One of them is to look at the symptoms. Syphilis typically causes sores around the genitals or anus, while gonorrhea usually causes pain during sex, discharge from the penis or vagina, and burning when urinating. Another way is to test for antibodies in the blood. If you have been infected with syphilis, your body will produce antibodies against the bacteria that cause it. Gonorrhea does not cause antibodies, so if you have been infected with gonorrhea, you will not have any antibodies present in your blood.