A 29-year-old male asked:
after taking treatment for syphillis.... would lymph nodes disappear in groin area as a sign of it being cured?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably yes,: but it might take a while for them to go down completely.
Answered on Jun 2, 2016
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
One true sign: The one true sign of a syphilis "cure" is repeat blood testing that is negative.
Answered on Jun 2, 2016
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