Sexually acquired syphilis : Laboratory diagnosis, management, and prevention - 11/12/19
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The methods used for the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis include direct detection of Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum and serologic testing. Serologic testing relies on both nontreponemal and treponemal tests. In newly developed reverse-sequence screening algorithms, treponemal tests are performed before nontreponemal tests. The management of syphilis requires appropriate staging, treatment, and follow-up of patients along with the prompt reporting of infections to public health authorities to assist with prevention and control efforts. Benzathine penicillin G remains the treatment of choice for all stages of syphilis. Screening of populations at higher risk for syphilis is recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Preventive Services Task Force, and the World Health Organization. The second article in this continuing medical education series reviews the testing for and the management of sexually acquired syphilis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : dermatology, sexually transmitted disease, syphilis
Abbreviations used : CDC, CLIA, EIA, PCR, RPR, STD, VDRL
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Date of release: January 2020 |
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Expiration date: January 2023 |
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Funding sources: None. |
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Conflicts of interest: None disclosed. |
Vol 82 - N° 1
P. 17-28 - janvier 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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