81. Hardin MD : Syphilis From the University of Iowa s Hardin MD, Internet sources on syphilis. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/syphilis.html

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82. Hardin MD : Syphilis Pictures From the University of Iowa s Hardin MD, Internet sources on syphilis Pictures. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/syphilispictures.html

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83. Bacteriology 330 Lecture Topics: SyphilisBacteriology 330 Lecture Topics: Syphil syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Locally, Madison, Wisconsin had 11 cases of syphilis reported to the Public Health Department http://www.bact.wisc.edu/Bact330/lecturesyphilis

Bacteriology at UW-Madison Syphilis by Wendy Dingel, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Bacteriology Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum Treponema is a Gram-negative, thin, motile, spiral shaped bacterium in the order Spirochaetales . The name spirochete is derived from the Greek words for "coiled hair." Their spiral cellular shape is approximately 16 to 18 bends consisting of an outer sheath, periplasmic space with periplasmic flagella, and a peptidoglycan layer. The spirochete Treponema pallidum Cross section of a spirochete PF=periplasmic flagella OS=outer sheath The approximate size of Treponema is 10 um X 0.2 um. Therefore, dark field microscopy, which takes advantage of the Tyndall Effect, must be used to observe Treponema cells. The cells can also be observed microscopically after staining with specific anti-treponemal antibodies labeled with florescent dyes. The spirochetes are able to swim in viscous environments (e.g. oral cavity, intestinal tract), but are only able to spin in water due to the lack of friction. Any contact with air, antiseptics, or sunlight will kill the microbe. T. pallidum

84. Duke Student Health CenterSyphilis syphilis is a serious bacterial infection, which may be transmitted by an infected syphilis is caused by the spread of bacterial from the sores of an http://healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu/health_information/syphilis.html

85. Secrets Of The Dead . The Syphilis Enigma | PBS Theory is that the venereal form of the disease arrived on the shores of Europe along with Christopher Columbus s crew in 1493. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_syphilis/

It's likely that researchers will never come to an agreement about where syphilis originated and how it arrived in the Old World. The most widely accepted theory is that the venereal form of the disease arrived on the shores of Europe along with Christopher Columbus's crew, when they returned in 1493 from a journey to the New World. Indeed, although no cases of the disease seem to have existed in Europe before Columbus sailed to the New World, it had reached epidemic levels on the continent by around 1500. But in recent years, pre-Columbian skeletons such as those unearthed at the Hull friary in England have been found with distinctive signs of syphilis. Those skeletons have turned the nice, tidy picture of New World origins into a muddy mess. The sexually-transmitted form of syphilis is caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Treponema pallidum, which is one of a closely-related group of bacteria called the treponomes. Other treponomes are responsible for the three non-venereal forms of syphilis, which primarily affect the skin and are most common in early childhood. Bejel, also caused by Treponema pallidum, is prevalent among Bedouin tribes and elsewhere in the Middle East; pinta, caused by the Treponema carateum bacterium, is common in Central and South America; and yaws, the result of infection with the Treponema pertenue bacterium, is found in moist, tropical regions throughout the world. Venereal syphilis probably mutated out of one of those other forms most likely, researchers say, from the bacterium that causes yaws. When that happened, however, is the big mystery.

86. Online NewsHour: Tuskegee Experiment And Apology -- May 16, 1997 399 men with syphilis and a control group of 201 men without the disease But the 399 were not told they had syphilis, or that they were now part of http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/may97/tuskegee_5-16.html

AN APOLOGY 65 YEARS LATE May 16, 1997 Beginning in 1932, the federal government sponsored a study to examine the impact of syphilis involving black men. The experiment went on until 1972 without the test subjects' knowledge, but no President had apologized to the volunteers and their families until President Clinton did so today. Following a background report on the experiment, Charlayne Hunter-Gault looks at what the legacy of Tuskegee July 9, 1998: A dialogue on race with President Clinton May 16, 1997: Charlayne Hunter-Gault discusses the legacy of Tuskegee Feb. 25, 1997: Seven American soldiers received long overdue Congressional Medals of Honor Browse the Online NewsHour's coverage of Race Relations and White House coverage. JIM LEHRER: Now, to the Tuskegee apology story and Charlayne Hunter-Gault. CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT: At a White House ceremony today President Clinton addressed survivors of an infamous study that has raised questions about race and medical ethics for decades. PRESIDENT CLINTON: The United States Government did something that was wrong, deeply, profoundly, morally wrong. It was an outrage to our commitment to integrity and equality for all our citizens. We can end the silence. We can stop turning our heads away. We can look at you in the eye and finally say on behalf of the American people what the United States Government did was shameful, and I am sorry. (Applause)

87. Virtual Naval Hospital: United States Naval Flight Surgeon Manual: Third Edition Information on syphilis rates outside the US is limited, but the same pattern Primary syphilis occurs when Treponema pallidum penetrates through mucous http://www.vnh.org/FSManual/11/05Syphilis.html

United States Naval Flight Surgeon's Manual: Third Edition 1991: Chapter 11: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Syphilis Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Introduction Statistically, syphilis is a "minor" STD, however the steady decline of many years was markedly reversed in the U.S. in 1987, with several states and cities, including Florida, San Diego, and Los Angeles, reporting rates of primary and secondary syphilis many times greater than the previous year. There has been, not unexpectedly, a parallel increase in congenital syphilis. The reasons for the increase are speculative, but include the recent change in these areas to the use of spectinomycin as the drug of choice for gonorrhea (spectinomycin is not active against syphilis), and increased promiscuity among "crack" users, who trade sex for drugs. Information on syphilis rates outside the U.S. is limited, but the same pattern seems to be emerging there also. Stages of Syphilis Primary Syphilis Primary syphilis occurs when Treponema pallidum penetrates through mucous membranes or small breaks in the cornified epithelium. Incubation is 10 to 90 days, with an average of three weeks. The typical chancre is solitary, indurated, painless, smooth-based, and heals in three to six weeks. Chancres are usually found on the genitalia, at the rectum, or in the mouth. Atypical lesions are common, including extragenital lesions. Secondarily infected and traumatized lesions may be painful. Intraurethral lesions frequently cause dysuria and watery discharge similar to that of NGU. Chancres usually last three to eight weeks, and heal leaving a thin atrophic scar. In reinfection syphilis, patients may have sufficient immunity to alter the clinical presentation of the disease; the chancre may not appear.

88. Syphilis syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a small organism called a spirochaete. Essential Facts, For men and women diagnosed with syphilis http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/syphilis/

Syphilis Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a small organism called a spirochaete. It is easily treated, but can cause serious complications if not treated early. Index Essential Facts For men and women diagnosed with syphilis More Details For students and clinicians For health care workers managing patients with syphilis. Includes clinical photographs. Syphilis screening algorithm For health care workers, to assist in the interpretation of syphilis serology. Pamphlet Information pamphlet in PDF format (21 kb) Related Pages Top of Page Home Search ... About this web site Last updated: 04 February 2003 URL: http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/syphilis/default.htm Health on the Net Code of Conduct for health-related sites Sexually Transmitted Diseases Services Internal Medicine Service Royal Adelaide Hospital First Floor, 275 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000 Australia Telephone: +61 (8) 8222 5075 Facsimile: +61 (8) 8232 3504 Email: STD.Services@health.sa.gov.au

89. Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Index syphilis can be cured with antibiotics. If untreated, a person may be infectious to sex partners for up to two years and some people develop conditions http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/Default.htm

Related Pages Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Definition Glossary of terms Safe Sex and Condoms Other STD Web sites Common STDs in South Australia On this page, a brief overview of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in South Australia is presented. More detailed information is available by clicking the link underneath the brief description of the disease. The "Essential Facts" were originally written for clients attending Clinic 275 and reflect management practices at the time of writing. If you are not a client of Clinic 275, some of the details about diagnosis and management may not apply to you. Contents What are sexually transmitted diseases? Information about Safe Sex Glossary of terms (Includes audio pronunciations) Bacterial Vaginosis HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Balanitis Lymphogranuloma venereum ... Herpes What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Those infectious diseases which spread from person to person during intimate sexual contact are "sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs). (

90. Syphilis syphilis is a sexually transmitted or congenital infection caused by the bacterium See also , , and . http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/001327.html

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91. Resolving The Common Clinical Dilemmas Of Syphilis - April 15, 1999 - American A The most common dilemmas posed by diagnosis and treatment of syphilis are how to A common dilemma in diagnostic testing for syphilis is the role of a http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2233.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 59/No. 8 (April 15, 1999) Resolving the Common Clinical Dilemmas of Syphilis NINA R. BIRNBAUM, M.D., RONALD H. GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D., and WENDY O. BUFFETT, M.D. San Francisco, California A patient information handout on syphilis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2245. The diagnosis and treatment of syphilis can present difficult dilemmas. Serologic tests can be negative if they are performed at the stage when lesions are present, and the VDRL test can be negative in patients with late syphilis. Cerebrospinal fluid examination is not required in patients with primary or secondary disease and no neurologic signs or symptoms, but it may be warranted in patients with late latent syphilis or in whom the duration of infection is unknown. Patients with penicillin allergy can be treated with alternative regimens if they have primary or secondary syphilis. Penicillin is the only effective drug for neurosyphilis; oral desensitization should be accomplished before treatment of penicillin-allergic patients. Other dilemmas may be encountered in the treatment of patients who have concurrent human immunodeficiency virus infection. W ith syphilis at an all-time low in the United Statesoccurring at a rate of 3.2 cases per 100,000 population

92. Diagnosis And Management Of Syphilis - July 15, 2003 - American Family Physician The diagnosis of syphilis may involve darkfield microscopy of skin lesions Once the diagnosis of syphilis is confirmed, quantitative nontreponemal test http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/283.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 68/No. 2 (July 15, 2003) Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis DAVID L. BROWN, MAJ, MC, USA, and JENNIFER E. FRANK, CPT, MC, USA DeWitt Army Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Virginia A patient information handout on syphilis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 297. A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (8 pages /90 KB). More information on using PDF files. S yphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Previously known as the "great imitator," this disease can have numerous and complex manifestations. Family physicians should understand its presentations, stage-specific diagnostic testing, and appropriate antibiotic treatments, because missed or inappropriately treated syphilis can result in devastating cardiovascular and neurologic disease, as well as congenital syphilis. See page 204 for definitions of strength-of-evidence levels. Epidemiology The incidence of syphilis decreased significantly with the introduction of penicillin in the 1940s but rose sharply again with the advent of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the 1980s. From 1990 through 2000, primary and secondary syphilis infection rates decreased by 89.2 percent. Despite the overall decreases, outbreaks of syphilis have recently been reported in men who have sex with men. In the United States, syphilis is more prevalent in the South, in urban areas, in men, and in blacks.

93. Ricin Poisoning Fact Sheet syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a The number of syphilis cases in Wisconsin have been decreasing, yet syphilis prevention http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dph_bcd/Communicable/factsheets/syphilis.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search AIDS-HIV ... Tuberculosis Disease Fact Sheet Series: Syphilis (Treponema pallidum) Printable Version What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Treponema pallidum. The number of Syphilis cases in Wisconsin have been decreasing, yet syphilis prevention remains an important objective because of the serious consequences of untreated or inadequately treated syphilis and its role as a potential risk factor for HIV infection and transmission. Wisconsin is currently involved in the National Plan to Eliminate Syphilis. Who gets syphilis? Anyone who is sexually active can get syphilis, but those at greater risk include: Persons diagnosed with any STD Persons with a sex partner diagnosed with any STD Persons with more than one sex partner Persons with a new sex partner Persons who exchange sex for money or drugs How is syphilis spread? Syphilis is spread directly from person to person by direct contact with an infectious lesion. That contact can be genital intercourse, oral intercourse, or anal intercourse. The bacteria pass through intact mucous membranes and abraded skin; they are then carried by the blood stream to every organ in the body. Babies can also get syphilis from their mothers if the mothers are infected during pregnancy.

94. THE TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS EXPERIMENT a euphemism for syphilis which was epidemic in the county. Treatment for syphilis was never given to the men and was in fact withheld. http://thetalkingdrum.com/tus.html

The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment ONE OF AMERICA'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS THE TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS EXPERIMENT Table Of Contents Introduction Human Beings As Laboratory Animals Bad Science Doctor's Orders ... The Snakes Experiments Introduction In 1932 the American Government promised 400 men - all residents of Macon County, Alabama, all poor, all African American - free treatment for Bad Blood, a euphemism for syphilis which was epidemic in the county. Treatment for syphilis was never given to the men and was in fact withheld. The men became unwitting subjects for a government sanctioned medical investigation, The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male. The Tuskegee Study, which lasted for 4 decades, until 1972, had nothing to do with treatment. No new drugs were tested; neither was any effort made to establish the efficacy of old forms of treatment. It was a non therapeutic experiment, aimed at compiling data on the effects of the spontaneous evolution of syphilis on black males. What has become clear since the story was broken by Jean Heller in 1972 was that the Public Health Service (PHS) was interested in using Macon County and its black inhabitants as a laboratory for studying the long term effects of untreated syphilis, not in treating this deadly disease.

95. Sexual Health: Infections And Safer Sex - Syphilis Women s Health Matters Network Infections and Safer Sex syphilis. http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/sex/infections/syphilis.html

Print this page Home Health Centres Cancer ... FAQs Syphilis What is it? A bacteria called Treponema pallidum caused syphilis. This bacteria is usually transmitted sexually, and then carried through the bloodstream to every organ of the body. Because it lives in the blood, intravenous drug users who share needles are also at risk. The bacteria do not survive outside the body for long; this infection is rarely if ever passed from one woman to another during sex. A pregnant woman with untreated syphilis may transmit the infection to her fetus before birth. What are the symptoms? Syphilis occurs in three stages. st stage - Symptoms of primary syphilis begin ten to 90 days after infection. An ulcer or sore called a chancre appears on the genitals, lips, anus or inside the mouth. It is painless and usually disappears on it own. Sometimes people do not even notice the blister or chancre. nd stage Secondary syphilis may begin four to ten weeks after the chancre appears, if primary syphilis is not treated effectively. A rash may appear on the hands or the soles of the feet, or elsewhere on the body. Other possible symptoms include:

96. Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care Information - Public Information - syphilis is a serious disease. It is spread by genital, anal or oral sex with If you have HIV infection, the second and third stage of syphilis may come http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/std/syph.html

Public Information Health Care Providers News Media Text Only Version Sexually Transmitted Diseases : Syphilis (sif-i-lis) What is it ? Syphilis is a serious disease. It is spread by genital, anal or oral sex with an infected person. The first sign is a painless sore (ulcer) where the germ entered the body. The second stage is a body rash, which comes weeks later. Syphilis affects the whole body. How did I get it ? By direct contact, usually sexual, with the sores, rashes or body fluids (semen, blood, vaginal secretions) of infected people. What can it do to me ? Syphilis symptoms go away in 6 months even with no treatment, but the germs are still spreading in your body. Years later syphilis enters its third stage. This may cause heart disease, brain damage or death. Early treatment can protect against this. People with genital sores may have a greater chance of getting HIV infection. If you have HIV infection, the second and third stage of syphilis may come sooner and be more serious. How is it treated ? With antibiotics, usually penicillin. If you are treated with penicillin you may be given one or more injections a week apart. It is important to go each week for your injection until treatment is finished.

97. Planned Parenthood Federation Of America, Inc. - Sexually Transmitted Infections Untreated, the syphilis organism — spirochete — can remain in the body for life and lead to syphilis has several phases that may overlap one another. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/medicalinfo/sti/pub-sti-facts-5.xml

take action! donate now! request an appointment I want to find a health center to get involved to donate birth control info ... FAQs Sexually Transmitted Infections - The Facts Table Of Contents: Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis Urinary Tract Infections ... Final Word Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Scabies (SKAY-beez) The scabies mite burrows under the skin. It can hardly be seen with the naked eye. It belongs to the same family as the spider. It is usually sexually transmitted. However, school children often pass it to one another through casual contact. Common symptoms small bumps or rashes that appear in dirty-looking, small curling lines, especially on the penis, between the fingers, on buttocks, breasts, wrists, thighs, and around the navel How scabies is spread close personal contact bedding and clothing Often symptoms are not visible. It may take several weeks for them to develop.

98. The Body: What Do The Symptoms Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like? The following are the some of the symptoms of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, To find out if you have syphilis the doctor must do a blood test. http://www.thebody.com/sowadsky/symptoms/symptoms.html

@import url(/css/thebody.css); @import url(/css/article.css); var zflag_nid="362"; var zflag_cid="1"; var zflag_sid="0"; var zflag_width="728"; var zflag_height="102"; var zflag_sz="26"; Just Diagnosed HIV Treatment Living With HIV HIV Around the World ... Conference Coverage Rick Sowadsky, MSPH What Do the Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like? By Rick Sowadsky, MSPH, Senior Communicable Disease Specialist, Nevada State Health Division December 1997 The following are the some of the symptoms of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, scabies, and herpes. Since symptoms can vary from person to person, and since these symptoms can resemble the symptoms of many other illnesses, you CANNOT diagnose a sexually transmitted disease (STD) based on these pictures! These pictures are to be used as a general guide only! Remember, ONLY a doctor can diagnose an STD. WARNING: These pictures are very graphic. SYPHILIS To find out if you have syphilis the doctor must do a blood test. Syphilis is easily treated with penicillin. However, left untreated, syphilis is a deadly disease, and can kill a person years after infection. The first sign of syphilis is often a sore that doesn't hurt and goes away even if you don't take any medicine. This sore is called a chancre. It usually appears on the penis, vagina, or rectum. Syphilis is most easily spread when someone has a chancre. There is usually only one chancre, but sometimes there are more. The chancre is usually round. It often looks like several layers of skin are missing. Women who don't get treated for syphilis can give it to their unborn babies. Often these babies are born dead or have brain damage!

99. Syphilis syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria (Treponema pallidum). http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/syphilis.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Syphilis Reviewed by Dr John Pillinger , GP What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria (Treponema pallidum). Babies can be born with syphilis as they can catch the disease from their mothers in the womb. Syphilis is no longer commonplace in the developed world but it is still widespread in Asia and Africa. Many of the cases of syphilis seen in the UK are contracted in these countries. How is syphilis contracted? Through close sexual contact. From mothers to their babies. What are the signs of syphilis? The first stage of syphilis is contagious and occurs three to six days after contact. Lesions show where the skin has been in contact with the bacteria. The lesions appear as painless red sores (chancre) and are often seen on the penis or the labia or inside the vagina itself.

100. InteliHealth: syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a type of bacteria In its earliest stage, syphilis produces an open sore (ulcer) that leaks http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8799/29362/195943.html?d=dmtHealth

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