Review Note
Last Update: 01/07/2024 12:51 PM
Current Deck: Tropical Med::STIs - syndromic approach
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- genital ulcers - Syphilis
- Diagnosis -
- {{c1::
- dark field microscopy
- Serology - TPPA/TPHA positive, RPR/VDRL for response to treatment or reinfection}}
- Treatment -
- {{c2::Penicillin G IM (latent 1 dose, tertiary 3 doses)}}
- Neurosyphilis - {{c2::IV or IM penicillin }}
- Risk of the {{c3::Jarisch Herxheimer}} reaction (common but not serious, causes fever, headache, myalgia and HTN, manage symptoms)
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