
In this infectious diseases series, we explore Syphilis: its pathophysiology, stages, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
๐ฆ Understand the pathophysiology โ caused by Treponema pallidum, a spirochete bacterium with systemic spread.
โ ๏ธ Learn about the stages โ primary (chancre), secondary (rash, lymphadenopathy), latent, and tertiary (neurological & cardiovascular complications).
๐ Recognize key symptoms โ painless genital ulcer, rash on palms/soles, condylomata lata, and neurosyphilis signs.
๐ฉบ Discover essential diagnostic tools โ serological tests (VDRL, RPR, TPHA, FTA-ABS) and dark-field microscopy.
๐ Review treatment options โ penicillin G as the gold standard, alternative antibiotics, and Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction considerations.
Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to understand syphilis better! ๐๏ธโจ #Syphilis #STI #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalPodcast