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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[3]

Overview

There is no vaccine available for prevention of syphilis. However, effective measures for the primary prevention of syphilis include abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person, consistent use of latex condoms, limiting number of sexual partners, avoidance of sharing sex toys, practising safe sex, routine screening in pregnant females, individuals with high risk behaviours, and those residing in highly prevalent areas. In patients with diagnosed syphilis, early treatment with penicillin can widely prevent neurosyphilis.

Primary prevention

There is no vaccine available for prevention of syphilis. Effective measures for the primary prevention of syphilis include:[1][2][3]

  • Abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person
  • Consistent use of latex condoms
  • Limiting number of sexual partners
  • Avoid sharing sex toys
  • Practicing safe sex
  • Routine screening in pregnant females, individuals with high risk behaviors, and those residing in highly prevalent areas
Primary Prevention of Neurosyphilis
  • In patients with diagnosed syphilis, early treatment with penicillin can widely prevent neurosyphilis.[4]

References

  1. Stamm LV (2010). "Global challenge of atibiotic-resistant Treponema pallidum". Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 54 (2): 583–9. doi:10.1128/AAC.01095-09. PMC 2812177. PMID 19805553. Retrieved 2012-02-21. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. Cameron CE, Lukehart SA (2014). "Current status of syphilis vaccine development: need, challenges, prospects". Vaccine. 32 (14): 1602–9. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.09.053. PMC 3951677. PMID 24135571.
  3. http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/syphilis.htm Accessed on September 27, 2016
  4. Musher DM (1991). "Syphilis, neurosyphilis, penicillin, and AIDS". J Infect Dis. 163 (6): 1201–6. PMID 2037785.


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