Physical examination for syphilis
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Physical examination for syphilis
During a physical examination, the doctor will look for skin sores that occur during the primary and secondary stages of syphilis. The doctor will look at the external genitals, the end of the urethra, the anus, the mouth, and other areas of the body that may have abnormal skin sores.
If sores are present that resemble the usually painless open sores characteristic of syphilis (chancres), further testing is needed.
Evaluations of the heart, brain, lymph nodes, and abdomen may also be done.
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| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease |
| Last Updated | October 2, 2007 |
| Last updated: | October 02, 2007 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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