Primary syphilis.
Cases of syphilis have been increasing in the UK and it remains an important public health problem. Here, we provide an overview of syphilis, its presentation, diagnosis and management.
Eccleston
Kathryn
K
Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, UK. kjeccleston@hotmail.com
Collins
Lisa
L
Higgins
Stephen P
SP
D002601:Chancre / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D014210:Treponema pallidum / Q000472:pathogenicity