Syphilis: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 06:29, 20 February 2014
Background
- Cause: Treponema pallidum
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