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Natural History of Syphilis
Primary - 2-6 weeks after infection
 • Chancre, Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Latent ≤ 1
Asymptomatic Early Neurosyphilis ... → Late Neurosyphilis ... general paresis, tabes ... #timeline #progression ... #diagnosis #stages
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
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Syphilis - Diagnosis ... • Neurosyphilis ... Focal deficits • Tabes ... Secondary #Tertiary #Comparison ... Diagnosis #Management #stages
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Without treatment ... to asymptomatic infection ... - Late Neurosyphilis ... #Stages #Syphilis
Syphilis - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • Primary, secondary, and early latent: adults (including pregnant
Treatment Guidelines ... people with HIV infection ... people with HIV infection ... intervals • Neurosyphilis ... #CDC #CDC2021 #Treatment
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
the secondary stage ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... , the infection ... loss (10-15%) ▪ Neurosyphilis
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
Treatment Recommendations ... Stage Incubating ... daily for 28 days Neurosyphilis ... consultation with an infectious ... Primary #Latent #Treatment
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Manifestations and Treatment ... General paresis and tabes ... Treatment: ... (no neuro) • Neurosyphilis ... #stages #diagnosis
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
Primary Syphilis ... heals without treatment ... However, if adequate treatment ... administered, the infection ... the secondary stage
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... • In tertiary syphilis ... , neurosyphilis ... • Symptomatic neurosyphilis ... Altered mental status
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Treponema pallidum Infections (Syphilis) to Prevent Disease in HIV-AIDS
Early Stage (Primary, Secondary,
HIV-AIDS Early Stage ... days (BIII) Late-Stage ... examination to rule out neurosyphilis ... 3 doses (AII) Neurosyphilis ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment