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Introduction Syphilis is a systemic disease caused by a type of spirochete bacteria known as Treponema pallidum . 1,2 It is transmitted through sexual contact, but can also be spread from an infected mother to the fetus during pregnancy or to the baby at the time of birth. 3,4 The disease has four stages: primary, secondary, latent and tertiary stages. The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending on the four stages it presents. It is most infectious during the primary and secondary stages. 2,5,6 Almost 1 million pregnant women were estimated to be infected with syphilis in 2016, resulting in over 350,000 adverse birth outcomes including 200,000 stillbirths and new-born deaths. 7–8 More than half of infected pregnant women transmit the infection to their babies, resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes, including foetal death, stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight, neonatal death, and congenital infection in infants. 3,9,10 The annual direct medical costs of addressi...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, formerly called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), are primarily spread through various types of sexual contact. In the United States, one in five people have an STI. You can reduce your risk of contracting an STI by using a barrier method of protection, such as a condom, during each type of sexual encounter, which includes oral sex. Some STIs can be transmitted orally and cause a sore throat. Read on to learn more about STIs that can affect the throat and mouth, and how to treat them. Westend61 / Getty Images. Gonorrhea in the Throat and Mouth Gonorrhea , also known as "the clap," is one of the most common STIs in the United States. Gonorrhea is caused by  Neisseria gonorrhoeae   bacteria, spread during sexual contact. Gonorrhea can affect the genitals as well as the mouth and throat. Left untreated, gonorrhea can cause a host of serious complications includi...

What Is Amrix? Amrix (cyclobenzaprine) is a prescription medication used to treat pain and tenderness caused by muscle spasms.  Amrix belongs to a group of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. These drugs work on receptors in the brain and nervous system, causing your muscles to relax.  Because Amrix is available as an extended-release capsule, you'll only have to take your dose once per day. Drug Facts Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Brand Name(s): Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril, FusePaq Tabradol Administration Route(s): Oral Drug Availability: Prescription Therapeutic Classification: Skeletal muscle relaxant Available Generically: Yes Controlled Substance: N/A Active Ingredient: Cyclobenzaprine Dosage Form(s): Tablet, suspension, extended-release capsule What Is Amrix Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Amrix to treat muscle spasms caused by acute musculoskeletal conditions, includi...

Neurosyphilis refers to the involvement of the central nervous system by Treponema pallidum . Ocular syphilis can present with a range of manifestations, uveitis being the most common, and it can occur at any stage of acquired syphilis. There are multiple tests available for the diagnosis of syphilis. Moreover, the treatment of syphilis depends upon the stage of the disease. For years, the management of syphilitic uveitis was controversial among physicians, with several reviews debating whether ocular syphilis is a subtype of neurosyphilis. Recent recommendations state that ocular syphilis should be treated similarly to neurosyphilis, even with a normal liquor examination. Herein, we describe a case of a 57-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with ocular syphilis. Introduction Syphilis is a sexually transmitted chronic disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and can be transmitted from mother to child (congenital syphilis) or can be acquired (acqui...