Latent syphilis

Latent syphilis is a stage of systemic infection caused by the spirochete bacterium *Treponema pallidum* that affects sexually active individuals and can be vertically transmitted during pregnancy Based on the timing of initial acquisition, this asymptomatic state is subclassified into early latent disease (acquired within the preceding 12 months) and late latent disease or latent syphilis of unknown duration (persisting beyond one year or of undetermined onset), carrying a risk of progression t...

Latent syphilis is a stage of systemic infection caused by the spirochete bacterium *Treponema pallidum* that affects sexually active individuals and can be vertically transmitted during pregnancy

It is clinically defined by serologic evidence of infection—demonstrated through reactive treponemal and nontreponemal antibodies—in the absence of clinical signs or symptoms of primary, secondary, or tertiary disease Based on the timing of initial acquisition, this asymptomatic state is subclassified into early latent disease (acquired within the preceding 12 months) and late latent disease or latent syphilis of unknown duration (persisting beyond one year or of undetermined onset), carrying a ...

It is clinically defined by serologic evidence of infection—demonstrated through reactive treponemal and nontreponemal antibodies—in the absence of clinical signs or symptoms of primary, secondary, or tertiary disease Based on the timing of initial acquisition, this asymptomatic state is subclassified into early latent disease (acquired within the preceding 12 months) and late latent disease or latent syphilis of unknown duration (persisting beyond one year or of undetermined onset), carrying a ...