Sandbox:Reddy 2
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
Genetics
Gross Pathology
Microscopic Pathology
Risk Factors
Epidemiology, Demographics
Incidence
Race
- Congenital syphilis is ten times more prevalent in black population compared to whites and three times more common compared to Hispanics.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgical Therapy
Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Primary prevention of syphilis in women of reproductive age and men who have sex with women and prevention of mother to infant transmission in infected individuals plays a important role in decreasing incidence of congenital syphilis.