Demystifying Ocular Syphilis - A Major Review

Syphilis, caused by the spirochaete, Treponema pallidum, continues to be a public health challenge globally with its rates steadily increasing in the past few years. The disease is transmitted through small breaks in the skin during sexual contact, or via congenital transmission in utero, either acr...

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Published in:Ocular immunology and inflammation 2023-08, Vol.ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), p.1-15
Main Authors: Chauhan, Khushboo, Fonollosa, Alex, Giralt, Lena, Artaraz, Joseba, Randerson, Edward L., Goldstein, Debra A., Furtado, João M., Smith, Justine R., Sudharshan, Sridharan, Ahmed, Arshee S., Nair, Nivedita, Joseph, Joveeta, Pavesio, Carlos, Westcott, Mark, Trepatchayakorn, Supawat, Sallam, Ahmed B., Elhusseiny, Abdelrahman M., Tyagi, Mudit
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Language:English
Subjects:
chorioretinitis
Ocular syphilis
penicillin
syphilitic uveitis
Treponema pallidum
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Summary:Syphilis, caused by the spirochaete, Treponema pallidum, continues to be a public health challenge globally with its rates steadily increasing in the past few years. The disease is transmitted through small breaks in the skin during sexual contact, or via congenital transmission in utero, either across the placenta or by contact with an active genital lesion during delivery. Estimated 5.7-6 million new cases are detected every year worldwide in the 15-49 years age group. An increased incidence has been reported in most populations with particular clusters in special groups like men who have sex with men, female sex workers, and their male clients. Ocular syphilis has a varied presentation and is considered a great mimicker in all cases of uveitis. The laboratory diagnosis of syphilis is predominantly based on serological tests including TPHA and VDRL. Parenteral penicillin is the cornerstone of treatment for all stages of ocular syphilis.
ISSN:0927-3948
1744-5078
DOI:10.1080/09273948.2023.2217246