(A52.8) Late syphilis, latent

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74 090 in individuals diagnosis late syphilis, latent confirmed
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3 118 deaths with diagnosis late syphilis, latent
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease late syphilis, latent

Diagnosis late syphilis, latent is diagnosed Men are 9.73% more likely than Women

40 649

Men receive the diagnosis late syphilis, latent

1 914 (4.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis late syphilis, latent

1 204 (3.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease late syphilis, latent - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 30-34

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-74, 80-84
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-19, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-89

Disease Features late syphilis, latent

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Late syphilis, latent - what does this mean

Late syphilis, latent is caused by an infection with the bacteria treponema pallidum. this infection can cause a range of symptoms, including skin rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and joint pain. the infection can remain latent for years, without any symptoms, before progressing to late syphilis, which can cause serious damage to the heart, brain, and other organs.

What happens during the disease - late syphilis, latent

Late syphilis, latent is a stage of syphilis in which the infection has been dormant for more than one year. it is caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum which can spread through contact with an infected person's mucous membranes or through direct contact with a syphilis sore. the bacteria can also spread through sexual contact. in this stage, there are no visible symptoms, but the bacteria can still be present in the body and cause damage to the heart, brain, and other organs if left untreated.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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22 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Late syphilis, latent - Prevention

The best way to prevent late syphilis, latent, is through safe sexual practices, such as using condoms, limiting the number of sexual partners, and getting tested for sexually transmitted infections regularly. additionally, receiving appropriate treatment for any sti diagnosis is essential to avoiding the development of late syphilis, latent.