International Journal of STD & AIDS > Volume 19, Number 3 > Pp. 145-151

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Primary syphilis

Kathryn Eccleston MRCP , Lisa Collins MRCP and Stephen P Higgins FRCP

Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB, UK

Correspondence to: Dr Kathryn Eccleston, Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB, UK Email: kjeccleston{at}hotmail.com

Cases of syphilis have been increasing in the UK and it remains an important public health problem. Here, we provide an overview of syphilis, its presentation, diagnosis and management.

Key Words: syphilis • presentation • diagnosis • management • treatment

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