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

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Primary Syphilis ... Without treatment ... - Late Neurosyphilis ... #Stages #Syphilis
Syphilis - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • Primary, secondary, and early latent: adults (including pregnant
Treatment Guidelines ... Recommended Regimen: • Primary ... #Primary #Latent ... #Neurosyphilis ... #CDC #CDC2021 #Treatment
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
1) Primary Syphilis ... 30 years after primary ... : • Primary, secondary ... (no neuro) • Neurosyphilis ... #stages #diagnosis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
contagious of all the stages ... the secondary stage ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... 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 ... Infection, Primary ... daily for 28 days Neurosyphilis ... #Latent #Treatment
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 ... the secondary stage ... #Primary #Syphilis
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• In tertiary syphilis ... , neurosyphilis ... • Symptomatic neurosyphilis ... can present with primarily ... 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 ... (Primary, Secondary ... days (BIII) Late-Stage ... 3 doses (AII) Neurosyphilis ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment