Treatment of Syphilis
Syphilis can be cured easily in the initial stages, but it does not imply that in later stages the disease cannot be cured.
Antibiotic like Penicillin is the best medication, prescribed by health professionals, for treating the disease. Depending upon the syphilis’s stage, dosage and method of taking antibiotic is determined.
Health professionals also recommend Doxycycline for those patients who are allergic to penicillin. With regular treatment and follow-up care, disease can be cured easily. However, it is advised to take follow-up blood tests after the time span of 3, 6, 12 and 24 months to ensure that infection has been cured completely.
Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 02, 2011
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