Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9217887 Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology 2005 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Syphilis can be spread during the practice of dentistry by direct contact with mucosal lesions of primary and secondary syphilis or blood and saliva from infected patients. The dentist also can play an important role in the control of syphilis by identification of the signs and symptoms of syphilis, patient education, and referral. The incidence of syphilis and the impact of control measures are presented with the emphasis on the past 5 years. The signs and symptoms of primary, secondary, latent, and late (tertiary) syphilis are reviewed. Current medical treatment is presented. The oral manifestations of syphilis are discussed as well as the dental management of the infected patient.
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