SYPHILIS
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The mainstay of therapy for syphilis is
proper antibiotic treatment. The antibiotic of choice is penicillin,
yet doxycycline may be used as an alternative in individuals with a
penicillin allergy. Penicillin
is given either intramuscularly or intravenously depending on the
stage of syphilis. After appropriate antibiotic treatment is given
for syphilis, follow up blood tests (RPR) are usually performed to
assess the adequacy of treatment.
Syphilis is a reportable infection --
that is, it must be reported to public health authorities for
assistance in identifying and treating potentially infected sexual
partners. |
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