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Effective antibiotic treatment is a key component of syphilis control programs. The recommended treatment for uncomplicated, early syphilis in adults is penicillin g benzathine administered intramuscularly (i.m.) as a single dose of 2.4 million units (mu). This form of the drug provides weeks of treponemicidal levels of penicillin in the blood, though it does not efficiently cross the blood-brain barrier. Because there are no proven alternatives to penicillin those who are penicillin allergic sh...more
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Syphilis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads mainly through sexual activities. It starts as a painless sore or rash on the skin, typically on the mouth, rectum, or the genitals, and results in long-term health complications, if left untreated. Keep reading to know more about the disease.
What are the symptoms and stages of syphilis?
The symptoms of the infection vary from person to person, depending on the stages of syphilis. Some people may also experience no sy...more
What are the symptoms and stages of syphilis?
The symptoms of the infection vary from person to person, depending on the stages of syphilis. Some people may also experience no sy...more
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