The genes which were examined were IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-23R, VDR, CCL2, CCL5, CCR2, and CCR5. The findings showed a significant correlation of IL-17A rs2275913 (AA vs. AG + GG) and rs3819024 (GG vs. AA + GA) for those with syphilis. The gene discussed is IL17A; the disease is syphilis.