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When you do latent syphilis follow up?

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Every 6 months: Latent Syphilis is usually treated with Benzathine Penicillin G, administered as three doses of 2.4 million units intramuscularly each at one-week intervals. After treatment, follow-up blood testing is usually done every 6 months for 24 months.

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Answered 5/12/2014

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