Latent Syphilis with Positive Serology: Diagnostic Evaluation and Care
1. Introduction and Core Definition Latent syphilis is a defined clinical stage of Treponema pallidum infection characterized entirely by the absence of physical signs and symptoms. When a patient presents with latent syphilis combined with persistently positive serology, it introduces one of the most nuanced diagnostic and management challenges in infectious disease medicine. Positive serology … Read more