Dilemmas in the management of syphilis: a survey of infectious diseases experts

Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Nov 15;49(10):1526-9. doi: 10.1086/644737.

Abstract

We surveyed infectious diseases consultants to determine how they manage syphilis when there are insufficient data to guide management or when guidelines cannot be followed because of a lack of available definitive diagnostic tests. Most providers did not have access to dark-field microscopy. We found variation in management of syphilis, especially for patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Case Management / statistics & numerical data*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Health Services / standards*
  • Humans
  • Physicians*
  • Specialization*
  • Syphilis / diagnosis*
  • Syphilis / drug therapy*