Infection · UKMLA & AKT
Syphilis
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise syphilis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by the spirochaete *Treponema pallidum*, progressing through distinct stages if untreated. Notifiable disease with rising UK incidence, particularly in MSM.
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