The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis

2020440 citationsReview

Authors

Khalil G. Ghanem · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Sanjay Ram · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Peter A. Rice · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Abstract

Over the past two decades, the incidence of syphilis has increased sharply. The courses of both untreated and treated disease can be unpredictable. This review presents guidance on clinical recognition of syphilis, diagnostic-test algorithms, and recommended treatment regimens.

Topics & Keywords

Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 382, Issue 9, pp. 845-854

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1901593

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