title: Primary syphilis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, UK. kjeccleston@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eccleston
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: 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