At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best syphilis treatment in Nairobi Kenya which uses prescription medications.
What Is Syphilis?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
What Causes Syphilis?
Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum.
What Are The Symptoms of Syphilis?
Symptoms of Primary Stage Syphilis include a single sore or multiple sores which are round and painless. These usually develop on the place where syphilis entered the body which can be the vagina, penis, anus or mouth.
Symptoms of Secondary Stage Syphilis include a non-itchy rash on the vagina, anus, penis, palms or soles. It is rough and reddish-brown rash. Other symptoms that may be present at this stage include fever, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, muscles aches, fatigue and weight loss.
There are no symptoms in the Latent Stage Syphilis.
Symptoms of Tertiary Stage Syphilis depend on the organ affected which include the heart, blood vessels, brain and nervous system.
Syphilis Diagnosis
Syphilis diagnosis is made after our Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their skin.
Tests that are ordered include the following:
*VDRL test (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)
*RPR test (Rapid Plasma Reagin)
*TP-PA (T. pallidum passive particle agglutination)
Syphilis Treatment
According to syphilis treatment guidelines, the best treatment is Benzathine Penicillin G. The Benzathine Penicillin dose for syphilis is 2.4 mega units which is given intramuscularly. It is also the most common treatment for syphilis since it is used to treat all stages of syphilis.
Sexual partners of patients should also be treated.
FAQ
Will 28 Days Of Doxycycline Cure Syphilis?
Yes, Doxycycline 100mg taken twice a day for 28 days will cure latent stage syphilis or syphilis of unknown duration. Syphilis treatment with Doxycycline should be taken for 28 days as 7 days of Doxycycline will not cure syphilis.
The list of antibiotics for syphilis includes Benzathine Penicillin G, Doxycycline and Azithromycin. Studies show that Azithromycin 2g taken once is effective for treating early syphilis. However the best antibiotic for syphilis is Benzathine Penicillin G and it is used for the local treatment of syphilis.
How Long To Wait After Syphilis Treatment?
You should wait for 7 days after treatment before having sex.
Contact our Doctor today for the best syphilis treatment in Nairobi Kenya.