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*[http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/Aids Syphilis and AIDS: Lessons from history] | *[http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/Aids Syphilis and AIDS: Lessons from history] | ||
*[http://www.cdc.gov/std/Syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm "Syphilis fact sheet" from the Center for Disease Control] | *[http://www.cdc.gov/std/Syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm "Syphilis fact sheet" from the Center for Disease Control] | ||
*[http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdsyph.htm National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Factsheet] | *[http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdsyph.htm National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Factsheet] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Classification
Congenital syphilis | Acquired syphilis | Neurosyphilis | Syphilitic aortitis | Tabes dorsalis
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Primary syphilis | Secondary syphilis | Latent syphilis | Tertiary syphilis
Epidemiology & Demographics
United States | Age | Impact of Gender | Race & Ethnicity
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Syphilis from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
- History & symptoms: Primary syphilis | Secondary syphilis | Latent syphilis | Tertiary syphilis
- Physical examination: Chancre | Condylomata lata | Gumma
- Diagnostic tests:
- Serology: Non-treponemal test | Treponemal test | Immunoassay
Treatment
- Pharmacotherapy: Pencillin G therapy | Pencillin allergy | Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
- Management based on stages: Primary & Secondary syphilis | Latent syphilis | Tertiary syphilis | Neurosyphilis
- Specific population: HIV-infected patients | Pregnancy | Management of sexual partners
- Prevention: Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Related Chapters
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Dyphtheria
- Side-chain theory
- Treponema pallidum
- Globalization and disease
- Pandemic
External Links
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