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== | ==Etiology== | ||
* | *Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. | ||
*Usually sexually transmitted | |||
*Causes a wide range of systemic manifestations that are characterized by episodes of active disease interrupted by periods of latency | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 14:57, 22 December 2014
Etiology
- Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
- Usually sexually transmitted
- Causes a wide range of systemic manifestations that are characterized by episodes of active disease interrupted by periods of latency
Clinical Features
- single nonpainful lesion with punched out base and rolled edges
- lesion is highly infectious
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM x 1 (for primary or secondary infection)
Disposition
See Also
Source
- Emedicine