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1A63 category

Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late

Definition

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum pallidum. This disease is characterised by serologic proof of infection without symptoms of disease. Transmission is commonly by sexual contact.

Inclusions

  • Positive serological reaction for syphilis

Also indexed as

Latent syphilis with positive serologyLatent syphilis, unspecified as early or latePositive Wassermann testPositive serological reaction for syphilis

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