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*'''History & symptoms:''' [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Primary syphilis|Primary syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Secondary syphilis|Secondary syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Latent syphilis|Latent syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Tertiary syphilis|Tertiary syphilis]] | *'''History & symptoms:''' [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Primary syphilis|Primary syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Secondary syphilis|Secondary syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Latent syphilis|Latent syphilis]] | [[Syphilis history and symptoms#Tertiary syphilis|Tertiary syphilis]] | ||
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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
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Syphilis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
- 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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