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(A51.5) Early syphilis, latent
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118 137 in individuals diagnosis early syphilis, latent confirmed
Diagnosis early syphilis, latent is diagnosed Men are 31.82% more likely than Women
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Women receive the diagnosis early syphilis, latent
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease early syphilis, latent - Men and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 70-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-69, 85-89
Disease Features early syphilis, latent
Absence or low individual and public risk
Early syphilis, latent - what does this mean
Early syphilis, latent is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is transmitted through sexual contact or contact with infected blood or tissues. during the latent stage, the bacteria remain in the body without causing any symptoms or signs of the infection, but can still be spread to others.
What happens during the disease - early syphilis, latent
Early syphilis, latent is a stage of the infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. it occurs after the primary stage of infection and is characterized by the presence of antibodies to the organism in the blood and absence of any clinical symptoms. during this stage, the bacteria remain dormant in the body, causing no symptoms, but may still be transmitted to other individuals. if left untreated, the infection may progress to a later stage of the disease, which can cause serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Serological tests such as Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) or Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test
- Dark-field microscopy
- Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) test
- Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test
- Urine tests
- Blood tests
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to test for the presence of the bacteria in the cerebrospinal fluid
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat early latent syphilis
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection
- Educate the patient on the importance of completing the course of antibiotics
- Assess patient's sexual partners to identify any other potential cases of syphilis
- Conduct follow up visits to monitor the patient's progress
- Provide counseling on safe sex practices
- Perform a physical exam to check for any physical signs of the disease
- Test for syphilis antibodies to confirm diagnosis
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Early syphilis, latent - Prevention
The best way to prevent early syphilis, latent is to practice safe sex and get tested regularly for stds. additionally, abstaining from sexual activity or having a mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner are also effective methods of prevention.