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Syphilis

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Antibodies
Late-stage syphilis
Late-stage syphilis
Primary syphilis
Primary syphilis
STDs and ecological niches
STDs and ecological niches
Syphilis, secondary on the palms
Syphilis, secondary on the palms
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Lues


Prevention

If you are sexually active, practice safe sex and always use condoms.

All pregnant women should be screened for syphilis.


References

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005:2274-2276.

Ann Fam Med

Review Date: 06/09/2005
Reviewed By: Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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