Abstract
Persistent nontreponemal titers after treatment are common among patients with early syphilis. We retreated 82 human immunodeficiency virus-negative early syphilis participants who were serofast at 6 months using benzathine penicillin. Only 27% exhibited serological response after retreatment and after an additional 6 months of follow-up.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Penicillin G Benzathine / therapeutic use*
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Retreatment
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Syphilis / drug therapy*
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Syphilis Serodiagnosis
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Young Adult
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Penicillin G Benzathine