Remco P H Peters, Jeremy S Nel, Eitzaz Sadiq, Tendesayi Kufa, Derrick P Smit, Gillian Sorour, Nigel Garrett, Katherine Gill, Lehlohonolo Makhakhe, Nomathemba C Chandiwana, Neil F Moran, Karen Cohen, Camilla Wattrus, Mahomed Yunus Moosa
Syphilis, 'the great imitator', caused by Treponema pallidum infection, remains a complex and multifaceted disease with a rich history of clinical diversity. This guideline aims to be a comprehensive guide for healthcare workers in Southern Africa, offering practical insights into the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, therapeutic principles, and public health responses to syphilis. Although the syphilis burden has declined over the years, recent data indicate a troubling resurgence, particularly among pregnant women and neonates...
2024: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine