Topic 53 of 62 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Dermatology and Venereology (Medicine, Year 5). The free AceMed note covers it in 1 section, about 74 words (3 min of reading), with 14 flashcards.
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Syphilis treatment.
Syphilis treatment.
* There are alternative regimens when a recommended regimen is not available or appropriate (e.g. penicillin-allergic patients, parental treatment refused or adherence cannot be ensured);
**Follow-up of the child should be ensured to evaluate success of the treatment;
***Steroids should be given with all treatment regimens for late syphilis with cardiovascular or neurological involvement; 40–60mg prednisolone OD for three days starting 24 hours before antibiotics;
**** The maximum interval between doses is 14 days.
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