Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late

Description

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum pallidum. This disease is characterised by serologic proof of infection without symptoms of disease. Transmission is commonly by sexual contact.

Index terms

Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late
Latent syphilis with positive serology
Positive Wassermann test

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Positive serological reaction for syphilis

Inclusions

Positive serological reaction for syphilis

Exclusions from above levels

FA11.2 – Arthropathy following genitourinary infection
GC02.1 – Nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis
NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

1A60 – Congenital syphilis
1A61 – Early syphilis
1A62 – Late syphilis
1A6Z – Syphilis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/370440252

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases