How is syphilis diagnosed and treated?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

Syphilis is usually detected on a blood test as the patient might not have any symptoms.

It should be treated with a special penicillin injection, usually available only at the Kelantan Clinic or department of STD control.

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