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Review
. 2005 Jul;100(1):3-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.03.006.

Syphilis: an update

James W Little  1
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Review

Syphilis: an update

James W Little. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2005 Jul.

Abstract

Syphilis can be spread during the practice of dentistry by direct contact with mucosal lesions of primary and secondary syphilis or blood and saliva from infected patients. The dentist also can play an important role in the control of syphilis by identification of the signs and symptoms of syphilis, patient education, and referral. The incidence of syphilis and the impact of control measures are presented with the emphasis on the past 5 years. The signs and symptoms of primary, secondary, latent, and late (tertiary) syphilis are reviewed. Current medical treatment is presented. The oral manifestations of syphilis are discussed as well as the dental management of the infected patient.

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