Neuropathy And Syphillis

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Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

There are several types depending on the stage of infection, allergy history and resistance potential of the bacteria.... Read more »

Hiv and syphillis

If tested for HiV do results show up for syphillis?... Read more »

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medicine for syphillis

what is the medicine for syphillis?... Read more »

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Peripheral Neuropathy (peripheral = furthest away; neuro = nerve; pathy = damage) Peripheral neuropathy (PN) -- nerve damage that causes numbness, burning, tingling and sometimes severe pain in the toes, feet and legs, and sometimes in the... Read more »

High Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy in Children Taking d4T in Rural South Africa

Peripheral neuropathy is a well-known side effect of older nucleosides, particularly d4T, which is still used widely in poor settings. Although it clearly occurs, this phenomenon is less well characterised in children and it is difficult to... Read more »

Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes PN? Who Is at Risk of Developing PN? How Do You Know if You Have PN? PN Treatments AIMS for PN What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Many people living with HIV (HIV+)... Read more »

Manage Peripheral Neuropathy

I was recently diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I still have feeling in my fingers, but I've lost most of the feeling in my toes. Do you have any advice on ways I can manage this condition through exercise or supplementation? Peripheral... Read more »

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Syphillis/HIV Question

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does anyone know the testing window (how long one needs to wait for a definitive antibody test) for syphillis? I've read that syphillis infection is commonly associated with HIV so I figure this question is not too off-topic.... I've been so worried... Read more »

Syphillis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello ,

I was diagnosed with an STD 3 weeks ago.Have healed from it as well , after taking the antibiotics.Now the doctor, handed me a phamplet about Syphillis. He told me that i would have to come back in another 3 months to have my blood checked... Read more »

iv drug user hiv hep c syphillis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you had sex with iv drug user would it take longer to show up hiv positive? Could you go into neurosyphillis within months
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please help I think I have syphillis and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

All patients who have syphilis should be tested for HIV infection and vice versa. HIV-infected patients may have abnormal (unusually high, low, or fluctuating titers) test results. False-negative results or delayed seroconversion have been... Read more »

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