Epidemiology


Etiology


Pathophysiology


Clinical features


Diagnostics


Nontreponemal Tests

  • Examples: RPR, VDRL
  • Antibody: to cardiolipin-cholesterol-lecithin antigen
  • Sensitivity: Lower sensitivity in early infection

Treponemal Tests

  • Examples: FTA-ABS, TP-EIA
  • Antibody: to treponemal antigens
  • Sensitivity: Greater sensitivity in early infection

Treatment