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What Are Tests Used To Detect Syphilis?
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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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
Tertiary syphilis is a late phase of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis, caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Syphilis: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary syphilis Symptoms The most common symptom is a skin rash, which varies in appearance, yet frequently involves the palms and... Read more »
Syphilis: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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