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What is the cure of treponema pallidum (syphilis)?
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Penicillin: For all stages, penicillin is the preferred treatment for syphilis.
Answered 2/15/2014
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Treatment: Depending on the stage of syphilis, intramuscular of intravenous penicillin is recommended with Doxycycline as a back up for penicillin allergy. Follow-up testing is recommended.
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