Can syphilis go undetected for years?

Yes, syphilis can go undetected for years. In the early stages of the disease, syphilis may not cause any symptoms or signs, and people may not even know that they have it. In some cases, the disease may progress to the latent stage, where there are no symptoms or signs for many years. However, even during the latent stage, the disease can still be transmitted to others. It is important to get tested for syphilis if you think you may have been exposed to the disease, even if you do not have any symptoms.