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Syphilis Blood Test Accuracy
Syphilis is infection with the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
Alternative Names
Lues; Cupid's disease; Syph
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Syphilis is a sexually-transmitted infectious disease. The bacteria that cause it spread through broken skin or mucous membranes.
Pregnant mothers infected with the disease can pass it to the baby developing in their womb. This is called congenital syphilis.
Syphilis is widespread in the United States. It mainly affects sexually active adults ages 20...
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Syphilis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
This sexually transmitted disease (STD), which in its late stages can cause mental disorders, blindness, and death, is caused by a corkscrew-shaped... Read more »
FTA-ABS
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The FTA-ABS test is a blood test to detect antibodies to the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis.This test is used to confirm whether... Read more »
Syphilis: tertiary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilis Symptoms Symptoms of tertiary syphilis depend on which organ systems have been affected. They vary... Read more »
Syphilis: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary syphilis Treatment Antibiotics are used to treat syphilis. The antibiotic of choice is penicillin, yet doxycycline may be used... Read more »
Syphilis: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Primary syphilis; Secondary syphilis; Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilisSymptomsPrimary syphilis symptoms include:Chancre -- a small, painless open... Read more »
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