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Latent early syphilis

Sífilis precoce latente

Category

Definition

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum pallidum. This disease is characterised by serologic proof of infection without symptoms of disease less than 1 year after secondary syphilis. Transmission is commonly by sexual contact.

Index Terms

Latent early syphilislatent syphilis, positive serology, early or less than 2 years after infection