If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting syphilis:

• Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested for syphilis and does not have syphilis;
• Using latex condoms the right away every time you have sex. Condoms prevent transmission of syphilis by preventing contact with a sore.
• Sometimes sores occur in areas not covered by a condom. Contact with these sores can still transmit syphilis.