Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
Syphilis Testing in Northern California Kaiser
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LATENT SYPHILIS<br />
Positive syphilis serology without cl<strong>in</strong>ical signs of<br />
syphilis<br />
Early latent:<br />
• The first year after the resolution of primary or secondary<br />
lesions, or<br />
• A reactive serologic test for syphilis <strong>in</strong> an asymptomatic<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual who has had a negative serologic test with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
preced<strong>in</strong>g year.<br />
• Infectious.<br />
Late latent:<br />
• Usually not <strong>in</strong>fectious, except for the pregnant woman, who<br />
may transmit <strong>in</strong>fection to her fetus.
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