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(A50.6) Late congenital syphilis, latent
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10 407 in individuals diagnosis late congenital syphilis, latent confirmed
3 310 deaths with diagnosis late congenital syphilis, latent
32% mortality rate associated with the disease late congenital syphilis, latent
Diagnosis late congenital syphilis, latent is diagnosed Women are 7.08% more likely than Men
4 835
Men receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilis, latent
2 803 (58.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilis, latent
507 (9.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease late congenital syphilis, latent - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-14, 30-34, 45-49, 60-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 15-29, 35-44, 50-59, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 45-69, 80-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 25-44, 70-79, 85-89
Disease Features late congenital syphilis, latent
Absence or low individual and public risk
Late congenital syphilis, latent - what does this mean
Late congenital syphilis, latent is a form of the sexually transmitted infection that occurs when a fetus is exposed to the bacteria treponema pallidum in utero. the infection can remain dormant in the body for years, and can cause severe complications, including deafness, blindness, and physical deformities, if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - late congenital syphilis, latent
Late congenital syphilis, latent is a long-term infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. it is transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery, and can remain dormant in the body for many years. in this case, the infection may not cause any symptoms, but can lead to significant damage to the cardiovascular, skeletal, and central nervous systems. diagnosis is usually made through a combination of physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging. treatment usually includes antibiotics, but in some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair the damage caused by the infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Serological testing for syphilis antibodies
- VDRL test
- Treponema pallidum particle agglutination test (TP-PA)
- Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS)
- Neurological examination
- MRI or CT scan
- Urine and blood tests
- Bone biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of complications from late congenital syphilis, latent
- Perform a thorough physical exam to assess for any signs of syphilis.
- Perform laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis.
- Administer a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
- Provide patient education on the importance of follow-up care and regular check-ups.
- Refer the patient to a specialist if needed.
- Monitor the patient for any signs of complications.
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of complications.
30 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Late congenital syphilis, latent - Prevention
Late congenital syphilis, latent can be prevented by avoiding contact with an infected individual, using protection during sexual intercourse, and getting tested for syphilis regularly. additionally, pregnant women should be tested for syphilis and receive appropriate treatment if necessary.