Misdiagnosis of Syphilis
| About misdiagnosis: When checking for a misdiagnosis of Syphilis or confirming a diagnosis of Syphilis, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Syphilis may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Syphilis. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis. |
Syphilis as an alternative diagnosis: The other diseases for which Syphilis is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:
Discussion of diagnosis/misdiagnosis of Syphilis: Syphilis has sometimes been called "the great imitator" because its early symptoms are similar to those of many other diseases. Sexually active people should consult a doctor about any suspicious rash or sore in the genital area. Those who have been treated for another STD, such as gonorrhea, should be tested to be sure they have not also acquired syphilis. 1
Misdiagnosis cases for Syphilis:
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Syphilis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID
Last revision:
June 18, 2003
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