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Syphilis Update: Management Penicillin G, administered parenterally, is the preferred drug for treating patients in all stages of syphilis Preparation used (i.e., benzathine, aqueous procaine, or aqueous crystalline) including dosage, and treatment duration depend on: i. the stage; and ii. clinical manifestations Treatment for Primary, Secondary, & Early Latent is Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units provided as a deep IM single dose (Bicillin L-A®) - two syringes In cases of penicillin allergy, Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice daily for 14 days Alternative agents (exceptional circumstances) Ceftriaxone 1 g IV or IM daily for 10 days Source: Kimberly A. Workowski et al., Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021, MMWR. Recommendations and Reports: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Recommendations and Reports, vol. 70, 2021, doi:10.15585/mmwr.rr7004a1. + Saskatchewan Health Authority
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