Syphilis Therapy

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Effect of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Incidence of Early Syphilis in HIV-Infected Patients

The study authors sought to evaluate the incidence of early syphilis based on time from initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in HIV-infected patients. HIV-positive patients undergoing HAART (539) were followed for up to four... Read more »

Ocular Syphilis Among HIV-Infected Patients: A Systematic Analysis of the Literature

In the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), ocular syphilis among HIV-infected patients "continues to be a problem," wrote the authors. "However, outside of case reports or small case series, little is known about the clinical,... Read more »

The Effects of Early Syphilis on CD4 Counts and HIV-1 RNA Viral Loads in Blood and Semen

The researchers conducted a retrospective case-controlled study comparing blood plasma HIV-1 viral loads and CD4 counts in cases during early syphilis (n=63, 27 receiving antiretroviral therapy) to those before and after syphilis and with controls... Read more »

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Treatment for syphilis (SYPHILIS)

Dear Dr Bob,I was recently diagnosed with HIV on 22nd Feb 08. After a few blood tests, my HIV specialist informed me that I have also contracted syphilis.I was told that I need to redo a CD4 count again to confirm further treatment for syphilis....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

failure can occur with any regimen in patients with or without HIV infection. Because the possibility of clinical relapse after syphilis therapy may be slightly higher in HIV-infected patients, the importance of closely following HIV-infected... Read more »

SYPHILIS VIH

Hola, Dr quiero saber si me puede responder cual es la probabilidad de infectarse de sifilis y vih al mismo tiempo. ...

Response from Steven M. Natterstad, M.D.

Frascino Medical Group

Hola, Sacas un tema muy importante. La incidencia de sfilis est aumentando en varias partes del mundo, particularmente en Norteamrica y Europa. Es bien posible infectarse de sfilis y VIH al mismo tiempo. Por eso, una persona nuevamente diagnosticada... Read more »

Was fine until i thought about Syphilis

Dear Expert:6 months ago i received unprotected felatio from an Asian female massage girl in NYC. Approximately 2 weeks post incident I was treated with a 10 day cycle of doxycycline for possible NGU however it is probable that the symptoms were...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-Syphilis can be transmitted during oral sex so your exposure with the massage girl did put you at risk. While I don't think it is likely, I would recommend both you and your wife get tested. This will put your fears to rest. Take... Read more »

im confused my situation regarding syphilis?

i have syphilis 2009 but im already treated of 3 doses of benzathine penicilin,i want to ask if my partner now is safe to sex with me,thanks pls help me...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You should be fine but after treatment for syphilis you need your blood checked to make certain the therapy worked. Testing continues for over a year. If your syphilis titer has fallen, you are good to go. DW... Read more »

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Syphilis and Herpes 1/2

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anybody knows how accurate it is testing for Syphilis at 1 week after exposure.. I tested negative 7 days post exposure, I didn't get the typical 'chancre', but I'm still a little concerned.. since there are rare cases where you might have it... Read more »

Syphilis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi Guys,

I have a question: If I would have been infected with syphilis about FOUR YEARS ago, would I have noticed by now? I do remember having a small pimple-like thing near my penis. It was a small pimple, it was quite sensitive and sometimes it... Read more »

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal

Posted by Anonymous

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
By MATT CRENSON
AP National Writer

January 27, 2005, 7:26 AM EST

A recent rise in syphilis rates in the United States is probably due to
natural cycles rather than an increase in unsafe sex or other behaviors,
accordin... Read more »

7 month HIV and Syphilis Negatives...Von Dutch?

Posted by rufenough, 1 Reply

Hi all,

To anyone who has followed my progress out there (especially for you Mrs J&J! And OG, Von Dutch), I got my negative results for HIV and Syphillis Wednesday morning.

My doctor is now referring me onto an infectious disease specialist, and a... Read more »

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