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Syphilis Traditional vs Reverse-Sequence Screening Algorithms

#Syphilis #ReverseSequence #Screening #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Laboratory #Testing
Syphilis Traditional ... Reverse-Sequence Screening Algorithms ... #Syphilis #ReverseSequence ... #Screening #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Laboratory #Testing
Stages of Syphilis
Early Primary:
 • Painless chancre
 • Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Secondary:
 • Fever, malaise
 • Rash
Stages of Syphilis ... Early Primary: ... Positive serologic testing ... • Gummatous • Nodular ... BostonChiefs #Syphilis
Natural History of Syphilis
Primary - 2-6 weeks after infection
 • Chancre, Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Latent ≤ 1
Natural History of Syphilis ... Primary - 2-6 weeks ... 2 months after primary ... syphilis • Rash ... (10%); Ocular syphilis
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Primary Syphilis ... the hallmark of primary ... - Ocular syphilis ... the period of primary ... with positive testing
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm
 • Syphilis (TP) EIA
 • RPR
 • A different treponemal specific test (TPPA)

ID
Syphilis Diagnostic ... AlgorithmSyphilis ... Darcy_ID_doc #Syphilis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #laboratory
Hypophosphatemia - Measurement of urine phosphate excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI loss
 • Redistribution
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Redistribution • Primary ... deficiency • Primary ... Renal PO4 wasting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Syphilis Serologic ... Testing - Treponemal ... Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... TheIDtrivia #Syphilis
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
Recommendations for Syphilis ... Incubating Infection, Primary ... Neurosyphilis or Ocular ... Testing for HIV ... CDC2015 #Regimen #Primary
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: Suspicion ... of primary aldosteronism ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tumor • Retinal detachment ... Pupils (Miotic) • Syphilis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm