Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
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PRIMARY SYPHILIS<br />
Incubation period 9-90 days, usually ~21<br />
days.<br />
Develops at site of contact/<strong>in</strong>oculation.<br />
Pa<strong>in</strong>less ulcer<br />
Very <strong>in</strong>fectious.<br />
May be darkfield positive but serologically<br />
negative.<br />
Untreated, heals <strong>in</strong> several weeks, leav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a fa<strong>in</strong>t scar.