Incubating syphilis in an adolescent female rape victim.
J Adolesc Health
; 12(6): 459-61, 1991 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
The risk of infection after rape is believed to be low. The use of presumptive treatment is, therefore, controversial. Some experts recommend treatment of all patients, and others suggest treatment if the doctor suspects infection, if the patient requests it, if follow-up examination of the victim cannot be ensured, or if the assailant has a known infection. No regimen will cover all possible pathogens. The Centers for Disease Control's empiric regimen for victims of sexual assault is effective against gonorrhea, chlamydia, and, most likely, syphilis. We present a case of incubating syphilis following rape, that did not respond to ceftriaxone.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Penicilina G Benzatina
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Violación
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Ceftriaxona
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Sífilis
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Adolesc Health
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
1991
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Article