More urban than its neighbours Lecce and Brindisi, with grander boulevards and a more active nightlife, Bari supports a large university, a recently renovated opera house and municipal buildings that sparkle with a hint of northern grandiosity... Read More.
Penicillin was established as an effective treatment for syphilis before the widespread use of randomized clinical trials.The treatment guidelines published by the CDC (see current CDC recommendations) are based largely on uncontrolled trials and expert opinion.
Patient Comments Share Your Story. Depending on the stage of disease and the clinical manifestations, the treatment options for syphilis vary. Long-acting penicillin injections have been very effective in treating both early and late stage syphilis. The treatment of neurosyphilis requires the intravenous administration of penicillin. Alternative treatments include oral doxycycline (Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox and others) or tetracycline (Achromycin).