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treatment for :

primary
secondary
Tertiary

  #2

for pri and sec its im Pencillin.For ter its iv pen.If allergic one can use macrolides for 1 and 2.But u must desensitise and use iv pen for 3.Also in preg its desensitise and use pen

  #3

1 addition
for primary syphilis....1 week
for sec syphilis..........3 weeks
( there was a Q regarding the difference )

for penicillin sensitive pt we give doxy

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  #4

Dimps,can you pls tell me if the alt is a macrolide or doxy.Ive seen both as alt and am not sure

  #5

i would rather go with doxy
refrence ....kaplan notes & emedicine

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  #6

Okay thank you

  #7

Thanks

So dimps if they give doxy and desensitize the pt for penicillin sensitive cases ,which one to select ?

  #8

In preg or tertiary u desensitise.Or else go for doxy







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