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Syphilis - Prevention

Alternative Names

Lues

Prevention:

If you are sexually active, practice safe sex and always use condoms.

All pregnant women should be screened for syphilis.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/20/2007
  • Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005:2274-2276.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Syphilis Infection: Recommendation Statement. Ann Fam Med 2004; 2: 362-365.
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