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While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that ''T. pallidum'' readily crosses intact [[mucosa]] and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex [[condom]] can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.<ref name="urlSTD Facts - Syphilis">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm#protect |title=STD Facts - Syphilis |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-12-19}}</ref> | While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that ''T. pallidum'' readily crosses intact [[mucosa]] and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex [[condom]] can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.<ref name="urlSTD Facts - Syphilis">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm#protect |title=STD Facts - Syphilis |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-12-19}}</ref> | ||
==Secondary prevention of syphilis== | ==Secondary prevention of syphilis== | ||
Secondary prevention strategies following syphilis include: | |||
*Early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications | *Early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications | ||
*Diagnosis and treatment of sexual partners | *Diagnosis and treatment of sexual partners of infected individuals | ||
*Routine screening, diagnosis and treatment in pregnant females | |||
*Routine screening and follow up in patients with early syphilis to prevent complications | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
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Overview
While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that T. pallidum readily crosses intact mucosa and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex condom can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.[1]
Secondary prevention of syphilis
Secondary prevention strategies following syphilis include:
- Early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexual partners of infected individuals
- Routine screening, diagnosis and treatment in pregnant females
- Routine screening and follow up in patients with early syphilis to prevent complications
References
- ↑ "STD Facts - Syphilis". Retrieved 2012-12-19.