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Syphilis - Treponema Pallidum - Overview
 • History
 • Diagnosis
 • Transmission
 • Stages
 • Treatment

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Syphilis - Treponema ... Pallidum - Overview ... • Stages • Treatment ... LizzyHastie #Syphilis ... #Treponema #Pallidum
Natural History of Syphilis
Primary - 2-6 weeks after infection
 • Chancre, Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Latent ≤ 1
Natural History of Syphilis ... Asymptomatic Early Neurosyphilis ... → Late Neurosyphilis ... ; Otic syphilis; ... #timeline #progression
Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm
Lumbar Puncture Indications:
 • Neuro / Ocular symptoms
 • HIV
Neurosyphilis - ... Treponema pallidum ... CD4 count) • Treatment ... Failure • Tertiary Syphilis ... #Treponema #pallidum
Treatment of Syphilis
Early:
 • Penicillin G, 2.4 million units IM once OR
 • Doxycycline 100mg BID
Treatment of Syphilis ... BID for 4 weeks Neurosyphilis ... BostonChiefs #Syphilis ... #Treatment #management
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
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Syphilis - Diagnosis ... Tertiary Primary Syphilis ... Chancres Secondary Syphilis ... • Neurosyphilis ... Secondary #Tertiary #Comparison
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis ... the Treponema pallidum ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... loss (10-15%) â–ª Neurosyphilis
Syphilis - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • Primary, secondary, and early latent: adults (including pregnant
Syphilis - CDC 2021 ... Treatment Guidelines ... intervals • Neurosyphilis ... Primary #Latent #Neurosyphilis ... #CDC #CDC2021 #Treatment
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Primary Syphilis ... Without treatment ... Symptomatic early neurosyphilis ... - Late Neurosyphilis
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
Primary Syphilis ... that contains syphilis ... spot where the T. pallidum ... heals without treatment ... However, if adequate treatment
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
Treatment Recommendations ... for Syphilis in ... , Early Latent Syphilis ... daily for 28 days Neurosyphilis ... Primary #Latent #Treatment