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What is the treatment for syphilis?
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Depends: Rx for syphillis depends on the type, newborn or acquired;stage, early or late and complications. Penicillin is the primary drug treatment. Management of new cases includes parameters such as detecting other std's, finding & treating exposed contacts, etc. Followup includes testing to be sure the initial treatment is successful.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Penicillin shot: If caught early, syphilis may be cured with antibiotics. A single dose of penicillin injected into the muscle is extremely effective in treating the early stages of syphilis.
Answered 9/14/2013
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